Spiders
Araneae
Interior and exterior spider web removal and residual treatments to keep spiders away.
Overview
Most spiders found in Pennsylvania homes are harmless, but brown recluse and black widow spiders can deliver medically significant bites. Common house spiders, wolf spiders, and cellar spiders are frequent invaders. Spiders often indicate an underlying insect problem since they enter homes following their prey.
Identification
Eight legs and two body segments (cephalothorax and abdomen)
Brown recluse: tan to dark brown, violin-shaped marking, 6 eyes
Black widow: shiny black with red hourglass marking on abdomen
Wolf spider: large, hairy, brown with striped pattern, ground hunters
Common house spider: tan/brown, builds messy cobwebs in corners
Behavior & Habitat
Spiders are solitary predators that feed on insects. Web-building spiders construct silk webs to trap prey, while hunting spiders actively stalk their meals. Most spiders are shy and bite only when threatened. They prefer dark, undisturbed areas like basements, closets, garages, and attics.
Warning Signs
- •Webs in corners, window frames, and undisturbed areas
- •Egg sacs attached to webs or hidden surfaces
- •Live spiders in basements, bathrooms, and garages
- •Shed exoskeletons indicating growth and population
- •Increased insect prey activity attracting spiders indoors
Prevention Tips
- Remove webs regularly inside and outside
- Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and foundations
- Reduce outdoor lighting that attracts insects (spider prey)
- Keep firewood, debris, and rock piles away from the home
- Declutter storage areas and reduce hiding spots
Professional Treatment
Spider control combines interior and exterior web removal, residual pesticide application to entry points and harborage areas, and addressing the underlying insect prey problem. Reducing the food source is key to long-term spider control.
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