Wolf spider bites can cause serious pain, itching and swelling. If you see wolf spiders in your home, treat it immediately before an infestation occurs.
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Reduce clutter in your home to deter spiders. Use a vacuum to remove the spiders, webs and egg sacs. Look for them in attics, basements, garages and other quiet and dark places.
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Apply some boric acid along walls, doors, windows and behind appliances to kill wolf spiders. Boric acid is a natural pesticide. The spider will walk over the powder, ingest it while grooming and die.
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Set some eucalyptus leaves in areas where you have seen wolf spiders. They are repelled by the smell and will stay away.
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Caulk cracks or any other entry points to your home. Trim shrubs, tree limbs and vines away from your home to prevent wolf spiders from coming inside.
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Spray an insecticide around your home to reduce wolf spiders from entering your home. Synthetic pyrethroid insecticides are very effective, but may need to be reapplied periodically.