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Finding a black widow in your garage is unsettling. Finding one near your kids' play area is terrifying. Arizona has venomous spiders, and they show up in places you'd rather they didn't.
Our technicians handle spider problems across the Phoenix metro area, from Paradise Valley to Avondale. We know which spiders pose real risks and which ones just look scary. Black widows in storage areas. Wolf spiders in garages. Webs covering every corner of your patio. We treat them all.
Most spiders are actually beneficial. They eat flies, mosquitoes, and other pests. But beneficial or not, most people don't want them inside their homes. Our treatments reduce spider populations while targeting the insects that attract them in the first place.
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Spider Species in Arizona
Arizona has over 25 spider species. Most are harmless, but a few require caution.
Black widows are the primary concern. Female black widows have shiny black bodies with a distinctive red hourglass marking on their underside. They build messy, irregular webs in dark, protected areas. Garages, storage sheds, block wall caps, and irrigation boxes are common hiding spots. Black widow bites are painful and can cause serious symptoms, especially in children and elderly individuals.
Arizona brown spiders are related to the brown recluse but native to our area. They're tan to brown with a violin-shaped marking on their back. Brown spiders hide in undisturbed areas like closets, storage boxes, and rarely-used spaces. Their bites can cause tissue damage, though serious bites are uncommon.
Wolf spiders are large, hairy, and fast. They don't build webs but hunt actively at night. Wolf spiders often enter homes through gaps under doors. Despite their intimidating appearance, wolf spider bites are not medically significant.
MedlinePlus (NIH) notes that most spider bites are harmless, but black widow and brown recluse bites can cause serious reactions requiring medical attention.
Why Spiders Enter Homes
Spiders go where the food is. Understanding why they're attracted to your home helps with long-term control.
Following prey insects. Spiders eat flies, crickets, ants, and other small insects. If your home has an insect problem, spiders will follow.
Seeking shelter. Arizona's extreme temperatures drive spiders indoors. They enter through gaps under doors, cracks around windows, and openings around utility lines.
Water sources. Spiders need moisture. Bathrooms, kitchens, and areas with plumbing attract them. Leaky pipes and irrigation create humid conditions spiders prefer.
Outdoor lighting. Lights attract insects. Insects attract spiders. Porch lights and landscape lighting create feeding opportunities that draw spiders to your home's exterior.
Undisturbed areas. Cluttered garages, storage rooms, and rarely-accessed spaces provide perfect spider habitat. Cardboard boxes, stacked items, and piles of materials offer hiding spots.
Signs of Spider Activity
Spider problems are usually visible. Here's what indicates significant activity:
Webs accumulating. A few webs in corners are normal. Webs appearing faster than you can remove them, covering patio furniture, or appearing in unusual numbers suggest a population issue.
Seeing multiple spiders. Occasionally seeing a spider is normal. Seeing several per week, especially the same species, indicates established populations.
Finding egg sacs. Spider egg sacs contain dozens to hundreds of eggs. Finding egg sacs means baby spiders will soon emerge. Black widow egg sacs are round and papery.
Spiders in specific areas. Repeated sightings in the same location suggest a nearby hiding spot or nest. Garages, bathrooms, and entry points are common hot spots.
Spider Control Process
HOW WE WORK
1
Web Removal & Assessment
We remove existing webs from eaves, corners, and outdoor areas. This disrupts spiders and eliminates egg sacs before they hatch. Web removal also reveals exactly where spider activity is concentrated.
2
Direct Treatment
We apply residual products in areas where spiders hide and travel. Focus areas include exterior eaves, foundation perimeters, block wall caps, garage corners, and around doors and windows.
3
Prey Insect Reduction
Spiders leave when their food supply disappears. Our treatment targets the insects spiders feed on. Reducing cricket, fly, and ant populations makes your property less attractive to spiders.
4
Exclusion & Prevention
We identify entry points and suggest improvements. Gaps under garage doors, damaged weatherstripping, and holes in screens all let spiders inside. Regular quarterly service maintains protection year-round.
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Health Risks from Spiders
Most spider bites are harmless. But Arizona's venomous species deserve respect.
Black widow bites cause immediate pain followed by muscle cramps, abdominal pain, and other systemic symptoms. Children, elderly individuals, and those with health conditions are at higher risk for serious reactions. Medical attention is recommended for confirmed black widow bites.
Brown spider bites can cause localized tissue damage. The bite area may develop an ulcer that heals slowly. Serious complications are rare but possible. Seek medical attention if you develop an expanding wound after a spider bite.
Most other spider bites cause minor pain, redness, and swelling similar to a bee sting. They don't require medical attention unless you have an allergic reaction.
When to seek help: Severe pain, spreading redness, fever, muscle cramps, or difficulty breathing after a spider bite requires medical evaluation.
Our Spider Treatment Process
Spider control combines direct treatment with prey reduction and exclusion.
Web Removal. We remove existing webs from eaves, corners, and outdoor areas. Web removal disrupts spiders and eliminates egg sacs before they hatch.
Direct Treatment. We apply residual products in areas where spiders hide and travel. Focus areas include exterior eaves, soffits, overhangs, foundation perimeter, block wall caps, garage corners, and around doors and windows.
Prey Insect Reduction. Spiders leave when their food supply disappears. Our treatment targets the insects spiders feed on.
Ongoing Protection. Regular quarterly service maintains spider control year-round. Consistent treatment keeps prey populations low and creates a protective barrier around your home.
Preventing Spider Problems
Professional treatment reduces spider activity. These practices help maintain results:
Reduce outdoor lighting. Switch to yellow bulbs or motion sensors. Fewer insects around lights means fewer spiders hunting there.
Remove web-building sites. Keep eaves clear. Trim vegetation away from the house. Remove items leaning against exterior walls.
Declutter storage areas. Organize garages and closets. Store items in sealed plastic bins instead of cardboard boxes.
Seal entry points. Install door sweeps, repair window screens, and caulk gaps around pipes. Keep garage doors closed.
Controlling crickets and other prey insects reduces the spider population naturally. Heavy insect activity attracts spiders.
Wear gloves when working in storage. Protect your hands when reaching into boxes, moving stored items, or working in areas where black widows might hide.
Female black widows are shiny black with a red hourglass marking on the underside of their abdomen. They build messy, irregular webs in dark, protected areas close to the ground. Males are smaller and not dangerous. If you're unsure, assume any black spider in a dark area could be a black widow and use caution.
True brown recluse spiders are rare in Arizona. The closely related Arizona brown spider does occur here but is not common in most areas. Many spiders are misidentified as brown recluses. Our technicians can identify spiders if you capture one safely.
Residual treatments remain effective for 2 to 3 months depending on weather conditions. Quarterly service provides year-round protection. You'll notice the biggest reduction in spider activity within 2 weeks of treatment.
No treatment eliminates 100% of spiders. The goal is significant reduction, especially of species that pose risks. Some harmless spiders will always be present in outdoor environments. We focus on keeping them outside and reducing indoor populations.
Garages provide perfect black widow habitat: dark, protected, undisturbed, and full of prey insects. Regular treatment and reducing clutter help. Consider sealing gaps around the garage door and keeping items in sealed containers off the floor.
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