Spider Control Made Simple For Vero Beach Residents

Movies, books, and other areas of the entertainment industry have traditionally depicted spiders as scary and dangerous creatures. Some Americans develop an intense fear of spiders known as arachnophobia. The spooky portrayal of spiders largely stems from the predatory nature of these creatures and the silky webs they weave. 

Are you tired of encountering spiders in and around your home? Consider speaking with a local pest control company regarding an inspection. A licensed Vero Beach pest control professional will recognize the appearance of the different house spiders and will safely and effectively get rid of spiders that invade homes.

Common Species Of Spiders In Vero Beach

Belonging to the class Arachnida, spiders are wingless and have eight legs and a two-part body. More than 3,000 various spider species exist in North America.  

Only a few of the many types of spiders in Florida will actually enter a home. Some of the most likely species that residents encounter include: 

• House spiders: The southern house spider or crevice spider is a rather large species that forms flat, jumbled webs. Females usually appear in shades of grey, and males typically appear brownish. Other common household spiders include jumping spiders, orb-weaver spiders, wolf spiders, and crab spiders. 
• Black widow spiders: Researchers from Florida A&M University explain that four types of widow spiders exist in Florida: the southern black widow, the northern black widow, the red widow, and the brown widow. The black widow has a unique, reddish "hourglass" type marking. 
• Brown recluse spiders: Brown recluse spiders are named for their brown coloration and for their reclusive nature. They are extremely venomous and can be dangerous to humans, and are notable among spiders in that they hunt on foot instead of waiting for prey to fall into their webs. 

Spiders in Florida can be divided roughly into two categories: web-building spiders and burrowing spiders. Web-building spiders are most commonly found in corners of your home, under decks and porches, within trees and shrubs, in gardens and flowerbeds, and in out-of-the-way places like the basement, crawl space, or attic. On the other hand, burrowing spiders are commonly found under shrubs and bushes, under fallen trees, under landscaping tiles, under mulch, under furniture, and within piles of clutter or trash.

Is It Dangerous To Have Spiders In My Home?

There are some misconceptions about having spiders in your home. Some people think spiders are an inherently good thing because they serve as a natural form of pest control against other aggressive pests. However, this is not the whole story.

According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), the two most dangerous species are widow spiders and recluse spiders. Although no types of recluse spiders are native to Florida, sightings occasionally occur. Because of their capability of delivering a venomous bite, it's important as a homeowner to never intentionally handle spiders. 

While neither brown recluse spiders nor black widow spiders are deadly to humans, their bites can still cause serious health concerns. Bites from these venomous spiders can lead to symptoms including pain and aches at the bite site, blistering, swelling, bruising, rash, fever, dizziness, vomiting, chills, and pain in the abdomen, back, chest, and legs. While these symptoms are rarely life-threatening, venomous spider bites nevertheless require professional medical attention. 

How And Why House Spiders Come Inside

Why do I have spiders in my house? As with most of the types of pests found indoors, spiders will likely remain in locations where they have access to ample food sources. 

Do spiders eat human food also? Spiders are carnivores that prefer a diet of live insects and similar creatures, most of which are not eaten by humans. 

Based on this understanding, homeowners must limit the presence of insects and other spider prey; therefore, adopting a comprehensive prevention strategy is helpful. For example, keeping kitchen areas clean, limiting access to trash containing food scraps, and properly maintaining the exterior of the premises are all important. 

The Safest Way To Get Rid Of Spiders In Your Home

The local team of home pest control experts with HomeShield Pest Control knows how to get spiders out of houses and understands the best ways of preventing these unwanted critters. After contacting us, we will deploy a technician to the premises that will perform a detailed inspection of the property. A review is a critical step for treating home-invading spiders because their presence often indicates that the property has an underlying problem with insects or other prey. 

Our organization often employs many of the latest products that emerge in the pest control industry. Many of these newer options receive endorsements from the National Pest Management Association (N.P.M.A.) or other state and local advocates and educators. We also attribute much of our success to delivering high-quality customer service. 

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