Spiders, whether they are harmless common house spiders or dangerous black widows, are never welcome into the home, and a spider infestation can be the stuff of nightmares if you have a spider phobia. Luckily, you can hire a pest control professional to not only remove the infestation for you, but ensure that your home is kept safe from infestations for the foreseeable future. Here is what you can expect when you hire a pest control pro to deal with a spider infestation:

It all starts with the inspection

Before any control methods are implemented, a pest control specialist will first run a full inspection in order to determine the extent of the infestation, the species behind it, and the location of the various spider nests. This inspection process will also help identify common entry points into the home and even other pest infestations that may be present. Since spiders feed on insects, there is a chance that there is a secondary pest infestation which supplies all the food that the spiders need.

The control process

Once all the information has been collected through the inspection process, it is time for the control stage. During this stage, the pro will remove all the spiders and spider webs that are out in the open, and then use residual insecticides on the various spider entry points of the home. Residual insecticide may also be applied in crawl spaces and basements, since those are areas where you have a lot of spider and other insect activity. The insecticides will act as a shield that will not only remove current infestation but also offer long term protection against future ones. Finally, the pro will implement any other prevention measures that are needed, and recommend certain measures that you should implement on an ongoing basis (keeping the home free of clutter, making sure that you have screens on your doors and windows, etc.).

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Spider infestations can be quite dangerous, especially if the species responsible is the black widow or the brown recluse. As such, it’s important to act fast in order to remove these spiders from the home completely, and ensure that no new infestations take place. This is where we can help you. Contact us today if you have a spider infestation that needs to be removed, and we will set an appointment right away.

Both spiders and snakes can be terrifying, but the snake seems to have an edge, if only for its size. However, spiders routinely get the upper-hand, with snake-eating spiders being present all over the world, with many species that are capable of killing and eating the reptiles.

The extent to which spiders eat snakes was previously unknown to researchers, until Martin Nyffeler from the University of Basel in Switzerland performed a study which included going though every piece of news coverage, scientific literature, information on social media sites and old issues of National Geographic that he could find along with his colleague from the University of Georgia, Whitfield Gibbons. In this search, the two have uncovered 300 cases of spiders killing snakes, with 40 species of spiders and 90 species of snakes taking part in the action.

Some of the snake-eating spider species are what you might expect. Tarantulas are large and venomous enough so that shouldn’t come as a surprise. However, they were not the best at this gruesome activity. Instead, it was a spider family that is known as the Theridiis, one member of which is very familiar to everyone: the black widow. Even more interestingly, most reports of spiders killing and eating snakes did not happen in some jungle in the tropics, but all over North America.

To put things into perspective, and help give you an image of just how effective spiders are at being predators, if you would gather all of them up and weigh them, they would clock in at about 25 million tons, but they are responsible for the killing of 400 to 800 million tons of prey each year.

So let’s get back to snakes. Most of the snakes that were preyed on by the spiders were small, measuring about 10 inches in length. Still, even these small snakes were many times the size of the spiders that were preying on them, which had an average body length of around half an inch.

The hunting process itself is quite fascinating. The spiders will build very tough webs, extending them to the ground, and snakes will get caught up in them. Once the snake is trapped, the spider will bite the snake, paralyzing it, and then it will wrap it in silk and take it somewhere safe to eat it. The spider will liquefy the insides of the snake, just like it would with an insect, and then it will eat it over a span of days and maybe even weeks.

This is why you don’t want any spiders in your home, especially if they are venomous. Contact us today if you spot any black widows, brown recluses, or any other spider species that you would like to get rid of in the home.

There are plenty of spider species in the US that can infest your home, but most of them are harmless. Of course, we don’t want any of them in, but two in particular can be dangerous – the black widow and the brown recluse.

The black widow

The black widow is one of the most famous spider species out there. The female black widow is about half of an inch in length, shiny black in coloration, and with a red hourglass pattern on its abdomen. The good news is that the black widow is a timid spider, and will only bite if it feels threatened. The bad news is that the bite releases a nerve toxin with rapid onset, and the spider can feel threatened when you reach into an area where it is hidden or when you lift an object and reveal it. A bite will require medical attention.

The brown recluse

The brown recluse does not stand out as much as the black widow and it is often confused with other species. It has a dark cream to dark brown coloration, with a violin-shaped marking near its head. The brown recluse is a nocturnal spider, usually hiding in dark, concealed places during the day. It is also a shy species that prefers retreat to confrontation. However bites usually occur when someone invades their space by accident and corners the spider, or while sleeping and rolling over the spider. The bite of the brown recluse also requires medical attention.

Controlling the black widow and brown recluse

Because these two species can be dangerous, it is recommended that pest control is performed by a specialist in the case of an infestation. The specialist will search for the spiders in cracks, corners and dark, hidden areas of the home, usually in closets, behind furniture, crawl spaces, attics and basements. Glue traps may also be used in areas that are prone to spider infestations. The specialist will then move on to insecticides. Some insecticides are more effective than others, with spiders being able to resist a lot of the commercial options out there. In the case where dusts are used instead of sprays, the pest control professional will lay a barely visible layer, otherwise the spiders will avoid the area. If you currently suspect that you have a dangerous spider infestation, contact us right away.

Spiders are always associated with creepy houses, poisonous bites, and other unpleasant things. Apart from some spider species, who are exceptions, like the brown recluse and the black widows, spiders are not dangerous and do not intend any harm to humans. That said, spiders spin webs in and around every corner of the house, which no homeowner appreciates as it gives an unkempt look to home and office, gives off a bad impression, and can cause a potential fire hazard.

We all have been there and done that. Therefore, we must admit that spider web removal is a messy process. But have you ever thought about how spider web removal is vital to control spiders?

If you are nodding a yes, then keep scrolling because this blog provides you with some handy tips and tricks to clean up those webs. But for starters, let us first understand the importance of removing spider webs.

Let’s dive in.

Significance of Spider Web Removal

• It is a control method to prevent further infestation of spiders. You remove a multitude of egg sacs and potential spiders along with its webbing in one swoop
• Once the spider webs are removed, you can spot new webs constructed in the same spots easily.
• Removing spider webs is also a signal to the spiders to find a new property as you already on a mission of stopping spider invasion and controlling other pests.

How to Remove Spider Webs?

Figuring out ways to remove spider webs often gets a little tricky. Spider silk is both adhesive and strong, making it hard to remove from uneven surfaces. You try one trick you have seen on Google and end up removing the paint of that area. The more complicated location of the spider web, the more challenging it gets. While there are many methods to remove spider webs, we have listed out some of the easiest ones, using supplies you already have at your home.

• Broom: Using a broom to remove spider webs is a conventional method that is useful when you have spider webs in hard-to-reach areas. Place an old cotton or flannel cloth over the broom and sweep away the cobwebs.
• Long-handled Duster: Another excellent option to get rid of spider webs is using a long-handled duster that comes with disposable dusting pads. These can help in removing the hidden webs in cracks and crevices.
• Vacuum Cleaner: Using your vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment is a modern and most efficient way to remove spider webs. The hose attachment will suck up the webs, and once all the webs are cleared, you can dispose of the bag in the trash bin.
• Duct Tape: For highly textured surfaces such as popcorn ceilings, all the aforementioned options may cause a problem. However, you can take the clever route, using a long, extendable paint roller and wrapping it with duct tape (sticky side out). Now, roll the paint roller with duct tape, back and forth to pick up all the strands of web from the surface.
• Hire Pest Control Professionals: If you want to save yourself the hassle, hire pest control professionals, and get the task done. They are experts in treating such using professional equipment. They will knock down all the spider webs and treat your home to keep spiders and other pests away.

Wrapping Up

To conclude, spider web removal around your home is a great way to pest control. If you are yet to do it, start it now. If spider web removal is making no difference, and you are finding it hard to get rid of these arachnids, it’s probably time to call pest control professionals to claim your home back from spiders and other pests.