Spiders

What are spiders?

All types of spiders are frightening to encounter for many people, and infestations of these eight-legged pests may be stressful to deal with. Most common house spidersare harmless, save for their unsettling appearance. However, that doesn’t mean that you want to deal with an infestation of these pests.

Spiders belong to the scientific classification of arachnids, and they can be identified by their eight legs, pair of fangs that deliver varying amounts of venom, and spinnerets that create webs. Most spiders spin webs where they live and catch their food, though some spiders leave their webs to hunt.

Spiders have an impressive range of diversity, and there are many different sizes, colors, and patterns of spiders. Lakeline Pest Control will help you identify the most common and dangerous spiders in our area. 

Are spiders dangerous?

Though the majority of spiders in Cedar Park, TX, prefer to keep to themselves, some spiders are dangerous to encounter, and you don’t want to deal with an infestation of any type of spider. In addition to being frightening to live with, all spiders run the risk of biting humans.

Reactions may range from mild pain and swelling to allergic reactions and severe symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, and vomiting depending on the species of spider and how strong their venom is. Any concerning symptoms after receiving any kind of spider bite should be met with immediate medical attention.

Why do I have a spider problem?

Spiders typically invade properties where they will have plenty of access to food, such as ants and crickets, moisture, and secluded, dark spaces to create their webs. If you’re dealing with an infestation of spider pest prey, your property has moisture issues and lots of clutter, or you have overgrown areas outdoors, you might be attracting spiders to settle around your property.

Where will I find spiders?

Spiders are most commonly found in dark spaces or secluded locations where they can spin their webs and keep to themselves while waiting for insects to crawl into their sticky webs. Dark spaces like the backs of closets or cabinets, cluttered storage areas around basements, bathrooms, and attics, and outdoor spaces such as piles of debris, wood, or overgrown foliage all make for prime spider hiding spots.

How do I get rid of spiders?

If you’re dealing with these pests around your property, you no doubt want to know how to get rid of spiders as fast as possible. Fortunately, Lakeline Pest Control is here to help you reclaim your Cedar Park area home from spiders. We work with you to understand your spider control concerns and any sightings. From there, we locate problem areas and provide treatments that work to remove all traces of spiders and ensure these pests don’t come crawling back.

Contact Lakeline Pest Control today to learn how we keep spiders away from your property for good.

How can I prevent spiders in the future?

Prevent spiders in the future by following our expert tips that make your property much less hospitable to infestations of arachnids:

• Repair cracks and gaps around your property’s windows, doors, and foundation to keep spiders out, and invest in window and door screens to totally spider-proof interior spaces.
• Cut down long grasses outdoors in addition to removing debris piles and storing woodpiles in elevated areas to reduce spider hiding spots.
• Address infestations of spider pest prey with the assistance of Lakeline Pest Control.
• Declutter often and carefully sweep away any spider webs you see to deter these pests from settling around your property.

For more home pest control and spider removal advice or assistance, reach out to our technicians at Lakeline Pest Control today.