How to Get Rid of Spiders? The Easiest Way to Get Rid of Them is Through Spider Extermination in Fresno, TX

There is no doubt that you already know what spiders are. But you may be asking yourself, “How do I get rid of spiders in Fresno, TX?” To give you information about them, they are arachnids with eight legs that have fangs. Spiders don’t fly and do not have wings or antennae, but they do have fangs which they use for injecting venom in their prey. Additionally, they prefer to live outside so they can spin webs and forage for food but they do work their way indoors.

Most Common Texas Spiders

Most spiders are not harmful to humans but there are three species that are very common and more dangerous in the Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth areas. Those are the black widow, brown recluse, and wolf spiders.

Black Widow

The black widow spider is one of the most dangerous next to the brown recluse. They’re very easy to identify by their black abdomen with a red or orange hourglass shape on the bottom. You can see a large black widow pictured above for an example. The black widow is considered to be the most venomous spider in North America and should be avoided at all costs. You will often find them in garages, underneath outdoor furniture, around planters, etc. outside. If you have black widows in or around your house, you should have an extermination performed as soon as possible.

Brown Recluse

The brown recluse or also called the violin spider is another venomous spider species in Texas. They prefer to hide in dark and dry areas which is why you’ll most often find them in attics, basements, cardboard boxes, and other similar environments indoors. Outside, they tend to live in garages, wood piles, and sheds. The brown recluse is identifiable through its long protruding legs which are one consistent color.

If its legs have different colors or stripes, it is not a brown recluse. They also have a darker marking on the head that resembles a violin, hence the name “violin spider”. They are poisonous so if you find them, you should have them exterminated asap.

Wolf Spider

Wolf spiders are not nearly as venomous as the black widow or the brown recluse, but they are still poisonous and their bits can be painful. They resemble the appearance of a small tarantula and have hairy legs and bodies. They don’t spin webs to catch their prey but instead dig small holes and hunt down their prey.

Are Spiders Dangerous? 

Most spiders in Texas and North America in general are harmless to humans but can become quite a nuisance, and nobody likes having spiders in the house or around the house after all. That being said, the brown recluse and black widow are dangerous spiders. While their bites aren’t usually life threatening, they do require medical attention and children are most often the ones who stumble into their nests.

Why Do I Have Spiders? 

Like all pests, spiders need a food source. So if you have another pest problem or live in an area with lots of pests outside, it is very common for spiders to set up their webs around your home. They are especially common around porch lights because the lights attract bugs at night. Once they are on your porch and around your home, it’s a short distance indoors.

They will also often make their way into your home in search of food or when the weather becomes too hot or wet for them. So, if you do not like spiders in your Fresno, TX home, control or exterminate them with the help of Big Dave’s Termite & Pest Control, LLC.

Where Will I Find Them? 

Spiders are reclusive and like to set up in areas where there are ample pests and they won’t be disturbed. You will also find them around lights, under overhangs, around gardens, wood piles, garages, and sheds. Indoors, you’ll find them in basements and attics where it’s dark and out of the way. 

How To Get Rid Of Spiders

The best way to get rid of spiders is to contact a pest control company like Big Dave’s Termite & Pest Control, LLC. We have decades of expertise and experience in all areas of pest control including treating spiders. Our affordable general pest control programs can keep cockroaches, spiders in Fresno, TX, and all other common Texas insects out of your house all year for less money than you spend on a daily cup of coffee.

Our services are guaranteed to work and if there is ever any issue, just call us and we’ll take care of it - at no additional cost to you. To learn more about our pest control options in the Houston, Dallas, and Forth Worth area, give us a call at 281-431-2042 or text us at 346-773-0922.