Where Greenwich's Spiders Gather
Cellars around Greenwich town
A number of the Georgian houses near Greenwich town and the park still have a cellar, and the cool, still air down there suits spiders looking to build a web undisturbed. Numbers usually climb through autumn as spiders move indoors to breed, and a cellar left unchecked over winter can end up thick with webs.
Cold ground-floor rooms in Charlton and Plumstead
Away from the cellars, ground-floor rooms and garages that see little use in Charlton and Plumstead's terraced streets present much the same opportunity. Egg sacs tucked into skirting boards or window frames are often the first real sign that a room has become a settled spot rather than somewhere a spider simply passed through.
Signs to Look For
- Cobwebs building up in corners, cellars or rarely used rooms
- Spiders seen more often in autumn as they move indoors to breed
- Egg sacs tucked into skirting boards, window frames or storage boxes
- More activity in cold, undisturbed spaces — sheds, garages, cellars
Keeping Spider Numbers Down
Clearing clutter and disturbing quiet corners now and again makes a room less appealing for spiders to settle in.
