Spiders: Nature’s Pest Control and What They Mean For Your Home
While you definitely shouldn’t invite spiders into your home, a few sightings of small, non-venomous house spiders also shouldn’t necessarily warrant an emergency call.
What Calls For An Exterminator?
If there is an excessive amount of spiders or spider webs inside your home, then you would likely benefit from pest extermination services – but not necessarily for the reason you would suspect! While spiders do thrive in dark, dry spaces, they are not particularly drawn to living indoors unless there is a food source calling them inside. If you are seeing a lot of spiders in your home, you are probably dealing with a fly, roach, or mosquito infestation as well.
While most pest control companies offer spider control services, it is typically more effective to focus your pest control efforts on managing the spiders’ food sources. Call our pest control company today if you are struggling with an excess of spiders or suspect that there are venomous spiders in your home.
Which Spiders Are Venomous?
Most spiders you will find in a Florida home do not have enough venom to be considered harmful. The venom of common household spiders, including the jumping spider and wolf spider, is only strong enough to hurt their insect prey. Regardless, there are two species of venomous spiders that can be found in Florida homes.
Black widow spiders are native to Florida and have very dangerous, albeit not deadly, bites. While not generally aggressive, they make nests in nooks and crannies such as handles, gloves, or shoes that are easy to accidentally disturb.
Recluse spiders, while not native to Florida, have also been found in various counties. Bites from either venomous spider require immediate medical attention.
If there are venomous spiders in your home, Champion Termite & Pest Control strongly recommends scheduling professional pest control service in order to manage the spider population in your home.
Environmentally Safe Pest Control
In moderation, non-venomous spiders are a beneficial presence in your home or yard. The occasional friendly spider is a sign of a balanced ecosystem, indicating a manageable balance of prey and predators . If the spider population ever becomes unmanageable, Champion Termite and Pest Control offers premier pest control services in the North Florida area for all of your pest control needs. Contact us to receive a free estimate or learn more about our pest control treatments today!
