Spiders

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Pointe Pest Control is committed to keeping your home pest-free in every season. Our team of experienced and state-certified technicians are dedicated to providing safe and effective pest control services for the Western Illinois and Eastern Missouri areas. If a pest problem is not completely resolved after a visit, our technicians will return until it is eliminated.

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An Elusive Pest

Spiders are unique pests in every way: they do not eat our food, they are independent and live alone, and they only want to live where there is a steady supply of small pests. If a spider finds its way into a house, it is because insects already live there. Spiders also need a warm shelter to survive, so a hidden corner of a cozy home is perfect for these arachnids. One attribute that spiders do have in common with other pests is that they want to stay hidden from humans as long as possible. And since spiders don’t have the burden of a colony weighing them down, they can go undiscovered for much longer.

Although most of the 3,500 spiders in the U.S. are virtually harmless to us, they can still be a persistent pest when they invade our homes and reproduce. The technicians at Pointe Pest Control will leave no stone unturned when providing spider control. Our EPA-approved treatments will keep your home spider-free without dangerous chemicals.

Itsy-Bitsy Spider Eggs

One spider in the house is creepy enough, but if it is a female that lays eggs? You could suddenly be faced with thousands of spider eggs that will hatch within weeks! Spiders can lay up to 3,000 eggs to ensure the survival of more hatchlings. The tiny spiders may stick with their mother at first, but they will soon disperse to find their new home and seek out their own prey.

Spiders lay their eggs in sacs, comprised of multiple layers of spider silk. The mother can either house thousands of eggs in one sac, or split the group into a few smaller sacs. She will then attach the sacs to a sturdy object or carry them herself until the sac splits to release the spiderlings. The offspring then goes through a series of molts while their mother provides food by liquifying her prey. The female wolf spider is a notably horrific sight, due to her carrying all hatchlings on her back for about ten days.

Finding an egg sac is an immediate sign of a spider invasion. If the female spider felt comfortable enough to lay her eggs in or near your house, that means they planned on sticking around. Contact the experts at Pointe Pest Control if you see any silk eggs sacs, and our team will efficiently solve the problem.

Sneaky Spiders

In general, spiders will not stay out in the open by choice. They like to be in shadowy places that have patches of light nearby to attract insects. They also like to rest in undisturbed boxes, toys, and crevices. House spiders are one of the most common species across the country, thanks to their large numbers. They are less than 1/4 of an inch long, and like to build their webs near light sources and under eaves to catch more insects. These webs may be more obvious than those of other spiders, but they are still a credit to the hiding abilities of their species.

Spiders have eight legs and up to eight eyes, many of which have excellent vision. There are two main groups: web-builders and hunters. The web-builders are the spiders we see perched in their sticky webs that rest in the corners of rooms and large objects. They like to stay in a warm shelter and wait for an unsuspecting insect to fly into the web and be trapped until the hungry spider devours its prey. Conversely, hunting spiders typically do not build webs, besides the few species that use it to store their eggs or act as a trap. Hunting spiders are speedy and agile, making them deadly predators to any small pests in the area. As for humans, many spiders will bite in defense against being disturbed, but there are certain species that turn the act of finding a spider into a risky ordeal.

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Venomous Varieties

Spider bites are never a fun time, but most are easy to treat. Many bites will simply ache and be mildly irritated, then fade away by using ointment and an ice pack over a few days. More symptoms can develop, like skin damage and feverish feelings, but these should lessen as the bite heals. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. However, there are two primary U.S. spider species that are much more dangerous to humans than the rest of the group:

Black Widow – Latrodectus

Possibly the most well-known spider species, the black widow certainly has the look of a deadly creature. The adults are are jet black in color and have the famous hourglass shape on their abdomens. The shape can range in color from red-orange, to crimson, to scarlet. Black widows stay in dark and dry spaces that are covered in some way. The female’s egg sacs are secured to her web, which she will perch on to feel for vibrations from flying insects. If a black widow bites someone who touches her web, the person will experience spreading pain, shaking, nausea, and cramping during the following hours. With proper medical care, a black widow’s bite will go down within days. If it is left untreated, the symptoms will become more serious, but are not always fatal.

Brown Recluse – Loxosceles reclusa

Since hardly anyone would get near this horrifying spider on purpose, it makes sense that brown recluse bites are almost always the result of a surprise attack when the spider is disturbed. Also called the fiddleback spider, this hunter hides in dark spaces near undisturbed building materials and boxes. Their destructive venom paired with a skin-tearing bite makes for a dangerous experience. Common symptoms include escalating pain, fever, and the bite changing colors and eventually becoming an open sore. The untreated bite can spread the infection to surrounding areas of the body. The person can even develop necrosis, the death of surrounding live tissue cells, if the bite is not treated. It is crucial to receive professional medical treatment as soon as possible after the bite occurs.

If you are bitten by either of these dangerous spiders, please seek medical attention immediately. It is not worth the risk to wait on receiving treatment for these bites.

Keep Spiders Out

Besides professional services, there are some everyday steps to take against spiders. Check for any holes, gaps, and cracks in the house exterior, as well as around the doors and windows. Any of these tight entry points can be used by a shelter-seeking spider. Yard work is another essential task in keeping spiders from residing in your yard. They love to hide near and under any kind of thick covering, like leaf litter and tall grass. Make sure all tree branches and bushes are trimmed back from the house, and remove any piles of fallen leaves.

Also, keep any piles of materials and boxes away from the house. Spiders often hide in the crevices and underside of stones, firewood, clutter, toys, and outdoor furniture. If these items are resting against the house, a spider could use them as a shelter while they search for indoor entry points. When spiders do not have a direct freeway to the house or can hide in the foliage for months, they will be hard-pressed to find a way inside your home.

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We experienced an increase in spiders in our basement and were pleasantly surprised that the company was able to send someone out same day. Our technician was very friendly and thorough! He even went outside to treat the house and remove any spider webs in the entrance ways and windows to prevent any more critters from coming in. So far it seems the treatment is working and the issue is resolving.

Rachel Buckner

West Chicago

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