Whether you love them or hate them, spiders are incredibly beneficial creatures to the environment. The problem is when deadly species such as black widow spiders get cozy around your property, they threaten the safety of your household. As one of the handful of life-threatening spiders in the United States, black widow spiders are dangerous to have around your home, so effective Bay Area pest control is essential for your property. Spider infestations are also a sign of another underlying pest infestation, so it's essential to know how to prevent spiders from infesting your property, as well as how to get rid of black widow spiders if you already have a problem.
How To Identify Black Widow Spiders In The Bay Area
With their bulbous abdomens and gangly limbs, many different species in North America resemble black widow spiders, but none are quite as dangerous as the black widow herself. Legs included, the females grow up to 1 1/2 inches long, and they have glossy black bodies with a colorful hourglass on the underside of their abdomens, either red, orange, or yellow. Male black widows are roughly 1/3 to 1/2 the size of females and are more often light brown.
The Dangers Of Black Widow Spiders On Your Property
All spiders are venomous, but not all spiders possess venom dangerous to humans. Black widow spiders are dangerous because their venom contains a highly potent neurotoxin that affects the central nervous system, but it is fairly difficult to get a black widow spider to bite you. These arachnids are reclusive and hide away in darkened corners, and they'd much rather run than try to attack.
The more reclusive nature of black widow spiders is actually what makes them such hazardous pests. A considerable amount of clutter around your home will offer a bounty of perfect hiding spots for black widow spiders:
- Storage boxes
- Furniture
- Heavy appliances
- Cupboards
- Closets
- Stacks of firewood
- Tool sheds
- Garage
- Basement
- Laundry baskets
Black widow infestations become dangerous when you clear out clutter or rearrange your home; sticking your hand behind the wrong box will place you in black widow territory, making them feel threatened enough to attack. Effective Bay Area spider control from Bay Pest Solution Inc will eliminate this risk and keep your home safe from dangerous pests.
The Safest Way To Get Rid Of Black Widow Spiders
Black widow spiders are dangerous pests to have around your home, and, unfortunately, they're incredibly prolific as well. Suppose you've discovered these pests around your home and property. In that case, the best and safest way to get rid of black widow spiders and the pests that attract them is with our professional pest technicians at Bay Pest Solutions Inc. We use the highest quality pest control products available on the market, provide no-risk inspections for Bay Area homes and businesses, and all of our treatments come with our pest-free guarantee.
How To Keep Black Widow Spiders Away
There's no better black widow spider prevention than professional pest assistance, but there are still ways you can reduce your chances of black widow spiders infesting your home. Spiders are carnivorous creatures that prefer dark, secluded areas to hide, so generalized pest prevention paired with clutter reduction will help to keep them away:
- Spiders are sometimes brought inside accidentally, so always inspect furniture, firewood, and storage boxes before bringing them inside.
- Seal up any potential entry points around the exterior of your home, from the foundation to the roof.
- Replace worn-down weather stripping around doors and windows.
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum regularly.
- Store pantry food in airtight containers.
- Never leave food sitting out overnight.
- Reduce unnecessary clutter around your home.
Black widow spiders may be more dangerous than most, but any spider has the potential to hurt you. Even if they're not life-threatening, all spiders are venomous, and spider bites are still painful. If you think you have a spider problem in your home, get in contact with us today to learn how we can help you.