Spiders generally have the same habits and preferences across the board, but just as with any pest, each species has notable characteristics that set it apart from the others. In the case of spiders, some of the most infamous kinds achieved their status due to their scary appearance or venomous bite – or both. Waterloo in particular has quite a few types of spiders that like to invade local homes and businesses.

Brown recluses are completely true to their name in that they are brown-colored and prefer to live completely isolated from any other creature. They typically hide inside and behind large objects that have not moved in a long time, such as furniture, cardboard boxes, building materials, and boulders. Brown recluses, also called fiddleback spiders, hunt for their prey rather than spinning a web. They will bite a human who accidentally uncovers the spider’s hiding spot, and their dangerous bites are filled with venom that will spread the infection throughout the person’s body if they are not immediately treated.

Wolf spiders are one of the most recognizable spider species because of their hairy bodies. These hunting spiders prefer to live in a completely natural habitat that is filled with countless tiny creatures for them to devour. They are often found in wooded areas, meadows, and gardens. Wolf spiders are nocturnal and are fully active at night, so it’s much more difficult to find them during the day. Female wolf spiders are different from most common species because they carry their egg sacs and live offspring on their backs for ultimate protection. These arachnids can bite humans, but they will only do so if they feel threatened and can’t run away.

Spiders are never fun houseguests, which is why the experienced technicians of Pointe Pest Control are committed to eliminating every spider invading Waterloo homes. We only use treatments that we guarantee are completely safe for humans and effective against spiders. Contact us today to learn more about our thorough services and how Pointe provides the most reliable spider treatments in Waterloo!