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Finding a black widow in your garage is unsettling. Finding one near where your kids
play is something else entirely. Arizona has venomous spiders, and they show up in
places you'd rather they didn't - storage sheds, block wall caps, garage corners, the
patio furniture you haven't moved in a few weeks.
Our technicians cover spider calls across the Phoenix metro, from Paradise Valley to
Avondale. We know which species pose real risks and which ones just look scary. Black
widows in storage areas. Wolf spiders crossing garage floors. Webs accumulating faster
than you can knock them down. We treat them all.
One thing worth knowing upfront: most spiders are actually beneficial. They eat flies,
mosquitoes, crickets, and other pests. But beneficial or not, most people don't want
them inside their homes - and in the case of black widows or Arizona brown spiders,
that preference is well-founded.
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Know the Species
Spider Species in Arizona
Arizona has over 25 spider species. Most are completely harmless. A few require real caution.
Black Widows
Black widows are the primary concern for most Arizona homeowners. Female black widows
are easy to identify - shiny black body, red hourglass marking on the underside of the
abdomen, and a messy, irregular web built low to the ground in dark, protected spots.
Garages, storage sheds, block wall caps, irrigation boxes, and the space under outdoor
furniture are classic black widow locations.
Arizona Brown Spiders
Related to the brown recluse but native to Arizona, the Arizona brown spider is tan to
brown with a faint violin-shaped marking on its back. They live in undisturbed areas -
closets, storage boxes that haven't been opened in months, gaps behind shelving. True
brown recluse spiders are rare in Arizona. Most suspected sightings turn out to be
Arizona brown spiders.
Wolf Spiders
Wolf spiders are large, fast, hairy, and not what you want to find crossing your
bathroom floor at midnight. They don't build webs - they hunt actively at night. Despite
their intimidating appearance, wolf spider bites are not medically significant.
Understanding the Problem
Why Spiders Enter Homes
Spiders don't randomly wander into structures - they're following food, shelter, or
water. Understanding the reasons is useful for both treatment and prevention.
Following prey insects. This is the main driver. Spiders eat flies,
crickets, ants, silverfish, and other small insects. If your home has an insect
problem - even one you haven't noticed - spiders will find it.
Seeking shelter from extreme temperatures. Arizona's summers are
brutal, and our winters get colder than many people expect. Both extremes push spiders
into structures through gaps under doors, cracks around window frames, and openings
around utility lines.
Water sources. Spiders need moisture, and bathrooms, kitchens, and
utility rooms with plumbing attract them. Leaky pipes and dripping faucets create
humid microclimates that spiders seek out.
Outdoor lighting. Lights attract insects. Insects attract spiders.
Porch lights, landscape lighting, and lit-up garage windows all create active hunting
grounds near your home's exterior.
Undisturbed spaces. Cluttered garages, storage rooms, and
rarely-accessed crawl spaces are ideal spider habitat. Cardboard boxes and stacked
items against walls provide both hiding spots and prey insects.
When to Call Us
Signs of Spider Activity
A few webs in corners are normal for any home in Arizona. Here's what indicates a
population that warrants treatment.
Webs accumulating faster than you can remove them. If you knock down
webs and they're rebuilt within days, or they're covering patio furniture in unusual
numbers, the population has grown beyond background levels.
Seeing multiple spiders regularly. Occasionally spotting a spider is
normal. Seeing several per week - especially the same species - indicates established
populations nearby.
Finding egg sacs. Black widow egg sacs are round and papery, about
the size of a marble, tan or cream-colored. Finding egg sacs means you're weeks away
from a significant population increase if left untreated.
Repeated sightings in the same location. If spiders keep showing up
in the same garage corner or bathroom, there's a harborage site or entry point nearby.
That's where we focus treatment.
How We Work
How We Treat Spiders - The Lunar Lock Protocol
01
Web Removal and Assessment
We start by removing existing webs from eaves, corners, and outdoor areas. Web
removal disrupts spiders, physically eliminates egg sacs before they hatch, and
reveals exactly where spider activity is concentrated.
02
Direct Treatment
We apply residual products in the areas where spiders hide and travel: exterior
eaves and soffits, the foundation perimeter, block wall caps, garage corners, and
around every door and window opening. Spiders are much more susceptible to these
products when they walk across treated surfaces.
03
Prey Insect Reduction
This step is what makes the results last. Spiders leave when their food source
disappears. We treat the insects - crickets, flies, ants, and others - that
spiders are hunting. Removing that food supply makes your property less attractive
to spiders long-term.
04
Exclusion and Ongoing Protection
We identify the entry points spiders are using - gaps under garage doors, damaged
door sweeps, holes in screens - and recommend specific improvements. Quarterly
service maintains the protective treatment through all four seasons, keeping prey
populations low and the perimeter barrier intact year-round.
Health & Safety
Health Risks from Spider Bites
Most spider bites in Arizona are harmless. But the two venomous species we deal with regularly deserve to be taken seriously.
Black widow bites cause immediate, intense pain at the bite site,
followed by muscle cramps that can spread to the abdomen, back, and chest. Other
symptoms include nausea, sweating, and elevated blood pressure. Children, elderly
individuals, and people with certain health conditions can experience severe reactions.
If you suspect a black widow bite, seek medical attention - don't wait to see if
symptoms develop.
Arizona brown spider bites can cause a localized reaction that develops
into a necrotic wound - an area of dying tissue that heals slowly. Serious complications
are relatively rare, but the wound can take weeks to heal and may require medical
management.
All other spider bites common in Arizona - wolf spiders, orb weavers,
jumping spiders, cellar spiders - cause minor pain and perhaps some redness. They're not
in the same medical category.
When to seek medical care: Severe pain, muscle cramps spreading from
the bite site, fever, expanding redness or skin breakdown, or any difficulty breathing
after a spider bite all warrant prompt medical evaluation.
Prevention Tips
Preventing Spider Problems
Treatment handles the existing population. These practices help maintain the results.
Reduce outdoor lighting near the structure. Switching porch lights to
yellow-tinted bulbs or installing motion sensors reduces the insect activity that draws
spiders to your exterior walls at night.
Remove web-building sites. Clear items leaning against exterior walls,
keep eaves clean, and trim shrubs and vegetation back from the structure.
Declutter storage areas. Organize garages and use sealed plastic bins
instead of cardboard boxes. Cardboard boxes are excellent spider habitat.
Seal entry points. Install door sweeps on garage and exterior doors,
repair torn window screens, and caulk gaps around utility penetrations.
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Our tech was super knowledgeable and polite. He even showed me where the bugs were getting in!
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Love the customer service and the results!
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Fast service and no more bugs. Thanks!
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Isabel Harmon
We had a major cricket issue in our backyard, and Lunar had it resolved within a couple visits. Very happy with the outcome!
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Sam D.
Courteous staff, clear communication, and they didn't try to upsell anything I didn't need. Just honest work.
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Valerie Nunez
The team at Lunar Pest Control is always on time and incredibly respectful. They listen and take care of what actually needs treating.
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Reggie Baldwin
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Angela Pierce
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Tyrese C.
Their technology makes things easy—I love getting text reminders and updates about what was done after each visit.
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Whitney Gray
I wasn't sure what to expect, but the technician took time to walk through everything with me and was super thorough.
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Ken L.
Great service and even better people. Feels like a local company that really cares.
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Rachel DeVine
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Travis L.
Fair prices and excellent service.
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Allison Beck
So glad we switched to this company. Night and day difference. They actually follow up, explain the products, and give peace of mind.
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Greg O.
Our tech was super knowledgeable and polite. He even showed me where the bugs were getting in!
M
Megan T.
Very thorough and detailed. Highly recommend.
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Lori Jensen
Love the customer service and the results!
T
Trevor Mills
Fast service and no more bugs. Thanks!
I
Isabel Harmon
We had a major cricket issue in our backyard, and Lunar had it resolved within a couple visits. Very happy with the outcome!
S
Sam D.
Courteous staff, clear communication, and they didn't try to upsell anything I didn't need. Just honest work.
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Valerie Nunez
The team at Lunar Pest Control is always on time and incredibly respectful. They listen and take care of what actually needs treating.
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Reggie Baldwin
Haven't seen a single spider in weeks. That's saying something in Arizona. Highly recommend!
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Angela Pierce
We've had monthly service for a year now. I never have to think about pests anymore—and I used to stress about it constantly
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Tyrese C.
Their technology makes things easy—I love getting text reminders and updates about what was done after each visit.
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Whitney Gray
I wasn't sure what to expect, but the technician took time to walk through everything with me and was super thorough.
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Ken L.
Great service and even better people. Feels like a local company that really cares.
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Rachel DeVine
Lunar Pest Control went above and beyond. They treated our attic, garage, and yard with zero hassle and explained everything clearly. Very happy we found them!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I identify a black widow?
Female black widows are shiny black with a red hourglass marking on the underside of
their abdomen. They build irregular, tangled webs - not the symmetrical orb webs you
see in movies - in dark, protected spots close to the ground. Males are smaller and
lack the distinctive markings; they're also not dangerous. If you find a black spider
in a dark area of your garage or storage shed, treat it as a potential black widow and
don't handle it. Our technicians can make a positive identification.
Are brown recluse spiders common in Arizona?
True brown recluse spiders are rare here. The Arizona brown spider is a related species
that does occur in our area, but it's not as widespread as in states like Missouri or
Oklahoma. Many spiders get misidentified as brown recluses - including harmless species
with similar coloration. If you capture a spider safely and want it identified, take a
close-up photo. Our team can tell you what you're actually dealing with.
How long does spider treatment last?
Residual treatments remain effective for two to three months under typical conditions.
Arizona's UV exposure and monsoon rains can break down exterior products more quickly
during peak summer, which is why quarterly service provides better year-round
protection than one-time treatments. You'll notice the biggest reduction in spider
activity within two weeks of treatment.
Will treatment eliminate every spider on my property?
No treatment eliminates 100% of spiders, and honestly, you wouldn't want it to -
spiders do a lot of work eating other insects. The goal is significant reduction,
especially of species that pose real risks like black widows, and keeping them out of
living spaces and areas where family and pets spend time. Some harmless spiders will
always be present in outdoor environments in Arizona.
My garage has black widows every year. Why?
Garages provide near-perfect black widow conditions: dark, protected, climate-moderated,
and usually full of the insects black widows prey on. Annual re-treatment is common
because new spiders move in from surrounding areas. Consistent quarterly treatment
combined with good garage organization - sealed bins instead of cardboard boxes, items
off the floor on shelving - breaks the cycle over time.
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