You should avoid killing daddy longlegs, not only because there are alternative ways to move them along without harming them, but they also prey on smaller insects and so work to our advantage when it comes to insect control.
How do you get daddy longlegs out of the house? The average lifespan for a daddy longlegs is between 10 and 15 days. This means they can often be found in garden lawns, though they prefer more sodden grassland. Where do daddy longlegs live?ĭaddy longlegs prefer damp climates, and breed in the soil amongst grassy areas. They can range in length from 3-7mm and the legs are typically several times as long as their body. The adult daddy longlegs is a brown, long-bodied insect, with translucent wings and very long legs, which easily fall off if handled.
