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Spider Control in Spring Hill, FL
Most spiders you find in and around your Spring Hill home are harmless. The giant orb weavers that build webs across your garage door every night, the small jumping spiders on your windowsill, the cellar spiders hanging in the corners of your laundry room. They are unpleasant to deal with but they are not dangerous. The problem is that Florida is also home to spiders that are dangerous, and most homeowners cannot tell the difference between a harmless spider and one that can put you or your kids in the hospital.
Black widows are present throughout Hernando County and they are not rare. They tend to hide in dark undisturbed areas, garages, under outdoor furniture, in woodpiles, in storage sheds and in cluttered areas of the home. Their venom is significantly more potent than most people realize and a bite can cause serious symptoms that require medical attention especially in children and elderly people. Brown recluse spiders are also found in Florida, hiding in closets, behind stored boxes, in attics and in other undisturbed spaces inside the home. Their bites can cause tissue damage that takes weeks to heal.
If you are finding spiders regularly inside your home or in areas where your family spends time, call us for a free estimate. We will identify the species, treat the areas where they are living and address the conditions that are drawing them inside in the first place.
Why Spiders Come Inside Your Spring Hill Home
Spiders follow their food source. If you have spiders inside your home it almost always means you have other insects they are feeding on. Spiders are predators and they do not move into a space that does not have prey available. So a spider problem is very often a symptom of a broader pest problem underneath it.
In Spring Hill the most common indoor spiders show up in homes that have active populations of other insects, gnats, flies, roaches, ants or other small bugs that spiders feed on. Address the underlying pest activity and the spider population drops significantly on its own. Treat the spiders without addressing what is attracting them and they come right back.
Outdoor spiders are a different situation. The large orb weavers that build impressive webs around exterior lights, across eaves and along fence lines are extremely common in Hernando County especially in the warmer months. They are beneficial in the sense that they catch and eat other insects but they are also a nuisance when their webs are across your front door every morning or strung across your patio furniture. Regular exterior treatments knock down the web building activity and keep them out of the areas where your family spends time.
Spiders in Spring Hill You Need to Watch Out For
The majority of spider species in Florida are not medically significant. They bite only when threatened and their venom has little effect on humans beyond minor irritation. But there are two species in Hernando County that are worth knowing about because a bite from either one is a real medical concern.
Black widows are identified by the red hourglass marking on the underside of the female’s abdomen. They are shiny black, relatively small and they build irregular messy webs low to the ground in dark sheltered spots. Garages are one of their favorite places in Spring Hill homes. Under workbenches, behind stored equipment, in corners behind boxes. A black widow bite causes muscle cramps, pain that can spread through the body and in serious cases requires antivenom treatment. If you find black widows in your garage or anywhere around your home call us right away.
Brown recluse spiders are tan to brown in color with a distinctive violin shaped marking on their back. They hide in dark undisturbed areas, inside stored clothing, behind books, in attics and in closets that do not get opened often. Their bite initially may not be painful but it can cause a tissue destroying reaction that results in a slow healing wound. Brown recluse sightings in Spring Hill should be taken seriously.
If you are not sure what kind of spider you are dealing with do not try to handle it. Take a photo if you can and call us. We will identify it and tell you exactly what you are dealing with.
Our Spider Treatment Process in Spring Hill
When you call us for a spider estimate we start by identifying the species present and looking at what is attracting them to the areas where you are finding them. The inspection covers the interior of the home, paying particular attention to garages, closets, attics, storage areas and any other undisturbed spaces where spiders tend to hide. We also inspect the exterior, checking eaves, exterior lighting, window frames, foundation areas and any landscaping or wood storage close to the structure.
Treatment for spiders uses residual products applied to the areas where they are active, along baseboards, in corners, around window and door frames, in garage areas and along the exterior perimeter of the home. We also knock down existing webs which removes egg sacs and eliminates the established web sites they keep returning to.
Because spiders follow their food source, our treatment also addresses the underlying insect activity that is drawing them in. If you have a roach issue contributing to a spider problem we handle both at the same time. Our roach control and ant control programs can be combined with spider treatment so the underlying cause gets addressed along with the spiders themselves.
Warehouses, storage facilities, restaurants with outdoor seating, churches and any commercial property with exterior lighting that attracts insects deal with spider problems on a regular basis in Spring Hill and Hernando County. A customer or congregation member walking into a black widow web is not just unpleasant, it is a liability. Our commercial pest control program includes regular exterior spider and web treatments as part of a broader pest management plan that keeps your commercial property protected year round.
If you found a black widow in your garage and aren’t sure how worried to be, this tells you exactly what to do. If you keep finding huge spiders running across your floor at night, here’s what those are. And if you spray every month but spiders keep coming back anyway, this explains why the spray isn’t solving it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the spiders in my Spring Hill home dangerous?
Most spiders found in Florida homes are not dangerous to humans. However Florida does have black widows and brown recluse spiders which are medically significant and require professional attention. If you are finding spiders regularly and are not sure what species they are call us. We will identify them and tell you honestly whether you have something to be concerned about.
Why do I keep getting spiders in my garage?
Garages are one of the most common spider environments in Spring Hill because they offer dark undisturbed spaces, shelter from the elements and easy access to insects that spiders feed on. Black widows in particular are very common in garages. Regular interior and exterior treatment of the garage area combined with reducing clutter and sealing gaps around the garage door are the most effective ways to keep spiders out.
Do I need to treat for other pests to get rid of spiders?
Often yes. Spiders follow their food source which means a persistent spider problem usually means there is underlying insect activity providing them with prey. Treating the spiders without addressing what is attracting them typically results in the spiders coming back. We look at the full picture during the inspection and treat the underlying pest activity along with the spiders.
How long does spider treatment take to work?
You should see a significant reduction in spider activity within one to two weeks of treatment as the residual product takes effect and the food source is reduced. We knock down existing webs during the treatment visit which removes egg sacs and eliminates established web sites immediately.
Are the products you use safe for my kids and pets?
Yes. We use professional grade products applied by licensed technicians in targeted areas. We will tell you exactly what we are using, where it is being applied and how long to keep kids and pets away from treated areas which is typically just until the product has dried.
How much does spider treatment cost in Spring Hill?
Pricing depends on the size of your home and the extent of the spider activity. Call us for a free estimate and we will give you a clear quote after we assess the situation. No surprises.
Pest Control of Spring Hill
We are a locally owned pest control company serving Spring Hill and all of Hernando County. Licensed, insured and ready to handle whatever pest problem you are dealing with. When you call us you are talking to a real local company that knows this area and knows these pests. We show up when we say we will, tell you exactly what we found and what it costs to fix it, and we stand behind our work. Call us for a free estimate and let us take care of it.