When cleaning your home, you may run into the occasional spider or two. While this can cause a bit of a panic, a spider infestation is something that can be managed. With all sorts of old wives ‘ tales about spiders and how dangerous they can be, most common house spiders are not a threat to humans. In some cases, they actually help with some pest control by eating other insects. To help get rid of your spider problem or to check out a possible spider infestation. You can trust the experts at Moat Termite & Pest Control as the best local spider exterminator. When spiders appear in your home. It means that there is an ample food supply for them. This is a signal that there may be another underlying infestation of another pest close by.
Determining if a spider in your home is dangerous is ultimately going to depend on the type of spider that you find. While most do not pose much of a threat, chances are you still do not want them there. Calling the professionals at Moat Spider Exterminator to identify the species and eliminate the problem will keep you out of harm’s way. Some of the spiders found locally are:
Black Widows
Black Widows are identified by their shiny black bodies and red hourglass shape on their back. They are most commonly found in the warmer temperature, southern states. You will usually find them around woodpiles and eaves or other dark, damp areas. They usually only bite in defense, and their bites can cause fever, raised blood pressure, and nausea.
Brown Recluse
Brown Recluse Spiders are identified by their light to dark brown bodies and longer legs. They are found in warm, dry places such as attics and closets. They bite in defense, and their bites can cause fever, difficulty sleeping, restlessness, and skin death.
Jumping Spiders
The famous Jumping Spider can be identified by its small frame, short legs, and large eyes. They are usually black and found throughout the US. They can be found indoors and outdoors and only bite in defense. Their bites, while venomous, have little effect on humans. Moat professionals are expert spider exterminators and can address your spider infestation with regular treatment.
Cellar Spiders
Cellar Spiders have very small bodies and long legs in a pale yellow/brown color. They are found around dark and damp places in the United States and Canada. They do not bite and are commonly referred to as Daddy Long Legs.
Wolf Spider
Wolf Spiders can be identified by their dark brown appearance, with lighter stripes. They do not catch their prey with webs, but rather chase them down with incredible speed. They rarely bite, and their bites are not poisonous, however, those with spider bite allergies will need immediate attention.
Spider Mite Control
Spider Mites can be removed by regular treatments of insecticide or miticidal oils and soaps. The best time to address spider mites is in the heat of summer. Spider Mites are quite small. Many products can only work on spider mites with contact. Moat Spider Exterminators are experts at spider mite control.