Spiders Pest Control and Removal

Spider and Arachnid Pest Control

When it comes to creepy-crawlies, spiders are often considered the creepiest. Whether it’s their eight legs or erratic movements, spiders are among the least-desired pests to encounter in your home and yard.

Although most spiders aren’t dangerous, spider infestations cause anxiety and can be an indicator of exposed entry points or the presence of more pests. Additionally, some spiders are poisonous and can cause health problems.

Why Spiders in Your Home Are a Problem

Many people worry about having a spider infestation in their home because they’re scared of these pests. While that can be reason enough to act, there are additional concerns about having spiders nearby.

Spider bites do happen, and while most spiders are harmless, others can be quite dangerous. For example, the bites of black widows and brown recluse spiders can cause serious harm depending on the size and health of the person bitten. Possible reactions include:

Difficulty breathing
Pain at the site of the bite and beyond
Necrosis (the rapid death of skin and the structures it protects)

If you’re ever concerned about a spider bite, seek immediate medical attention.

Health concerns aside, a spider infestation can also be a sign of a broader pest problem. Spiders aren’t too specific when it comes to the pests they devour, so if they’re invading your property, it may be because they anticipate a good meal.

Signs of a Spider Infestation

In order to learn how to spot a spider problem, you need to know where you’re likely to find these sneaky pests. Most spiders prefer close, dark spaces that are seldom disturbed:

Around vents

In the corners of a room

Beneath window sills

In ceiling corners

Underneath outdoor furniture

In crevices or gaps

One of the earliest signs of a spider infestation is an increased number of spiderwebs. Seeing one or two spiderwebs throughout the year isn’t a problem. But when you notice a sudden, significant increase, it may be because an infestation is developing.

Another sign of spider infestation is the presence of spider egg sacs. Although some spiders will carry their eggs on their backs until hatching time, others will lay their eggs in some of the locations listed above.

Each egg sac is very small, with most being the size of one to two peas. They’re typically white, silk-spun sacs which have an asymmetrically round appearance.

Each egg contains hundreds of spiderlings that will hatch and take up residence when they’re ready.

If an egg does hatch before you’re able to identify it, you’ll notice a significant increase in the number of spiders at your property. Most of them will be much smaller than the spiders you see daily, but left untreated they will mature and lay new egg sacs themselves, thus furthering the infestation.

How to Safely Remove Spiders

Depending on the type of spider you’re facing, you may find that removing them yourself is possible. Here are some of our top tips for doing so:

Make sure your home is neat and tidy. Reduce clutter—the more clutter, the more spaces a spider has to hide.

Seal all food to avoid unintentionally attracting other pests that will act as appealing bait for spiders.

Remove webs as soon as you see them. This ongoing process gives spiders fewer places to thrive.

Fill in gaps and potential points of entry wherever possible..

Avoid creating compost piles and stacks of firewood outside your home. They become locations for spiders to shelter.

If you find a spider egg sac, you may be able to remove it using a vacuum. If you choose to do this, remove the bag and seal it in plastic bags for disposal outside.

And most importantly, check common places for spiders to harbor in your home. Regularly cleaning these areas and moving around the items stored there can make a big difference in reducing spider activity.

Unfortunately, if the spiders come from a dangerous breed, you may find that it isn’t safe to try and remove them. Most spiders will only attack when they’re provoked, but they’re likely to see your attempts at removal as a provocation. As such, if you believe you’re dealing with a dangerous spider, it’s best to call a pest control company.

Spider Treatment Services from Moxie

At Moxie, we provide spider treatment services that are family friendly and effective.

Your field expert will first thoroughly inspect your home for spider activity and determine the type of infesting spider. Based on those findings, your expert will customize a treatment and recommend how to avoid reinfestation.

Let our pest control professionals give you and your family peace of mind from invading spiders.

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