How to Keep Venomous Brown Recluse & Black Widow Spiders Out of Your Weirsdale, FL House

Science says you may not want to kill spiders that you find in your home. This may be easier said than done because most of us do not want to live with spiders! Plus, spiders are an important part of nature and the ecosystem inside our home, not to mention they are living creatures, right? Still, they can be creepy and scary for many, not to mention dangerous. As tightly sealed as you think your home is, many spiders can make their way inside. Some may be there for a short stay and some may become trapped inside accidentally. Most spiders are not aggressive or dangerous, are typically secretive and they can make good pest control when they eat other pests. Spiders will capture nuisance pests and even ones that carry disease, like mosquitoes. Killing spiders doesn’t only kill the spider, but also takes a predator out of your home. It’s normal to fear spiders because they are almost all venomous. Luckily, the venom of most spiders is not strong enough to cause any serious issues for humans and most of the time their fangs can’t penetrate the skin. Florida is home to a variety of creatures, and spiders are no exception. There are many more non-venomous than venomous spiders found in Florida. The venomous spider species are the brown recluse and the black widow.

Brown Recluse

The dark brown violin mark on a light brown body is their most prominent feature. This marking is hard to miss. Another way you can be sure it’s a brown recluse is a hairless body. Many stories about brown recluse spiders will instill fear, and while the necrotic properties in their venom means they deserve some respect, they really aren’t all that bad. As their name implies, they are recluse and like to hide and avoid humans. You’ll most likely find these spiders in attics, basements, garages and outdoor structures.

Black Widow Spiders

We all know about the black widow spider. The jet-black, hairless body with the red hourglass marking on the abdomen easily identifies this spider. The venom of the black widow can be deadly but with antivenom, dying from a bite has significantly decreased. However, these bites can be painful and come with unpleasant symptoms.

Spider Control

Remember that spiders are secretive and want to avoid you. In fact, we are more dangerous to them than they are to us and spider bites are rare. Even the more dangerous black widow and brown recluse bites are rare and serious issues are unlikely. Just because you don’t see spiders, doesn’t mean you don’t have them in your home. It may be easier to live with non-venomous spiders, but venomous spiders may just have to go. If you just can’t stand having spiders in your home, you can trap and release them instead of killing them or call professional pest control for help. While the odd spider isn’t cause for alarm, you do not want to deal with an infestation. Contact the professionals at Pest 911 for any pest problems you’re having.