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ALL ABOUT BLACK WIDOWS

HAVING TROUBLE WITH BLACK WIDOWS?

 Black widows are among the most dangerous spiders in America, and they are common throughout the Arizona region.

 Only female black widows pose a threat to humans. They are larger than males and are the only members of the species to sport the tell-tale reddish “hourglass” marking on the underside of the abdomen. They have shiny black bodies with large abdomens and can be up to 1.5 inches in length.

 Black widows spin messy, irregular webs which are very strong, and are frequently found to live in out-of-the-way corners of a building structure. Fun fact though: the black widow webs are so strong, that they are comparatively as strong as steel. The black widow web can stretch 25% of its web weight before it will break, now that is tough!

The black widow will hide in basement and dark crawlspaces in and around a home. These conditions are ideal as are garages, porches and doorways, which are seen as common territories for black widows to be seen near the home.
WHY BLACK WIDOWS ARE DANGEROUS - GET THE FACTS

Spiders in general can be helpful in the garden and around the home, because these pests kill and eat other insects. However, black widows can pose a threat to humans when bitten by these spiders, due to the strength of their venom which poses a danger to human health.

Although death from black widow bites is extremely rare, the venom can cause general discomfort and illness. This is especially true for children, the elderly, and anyone with a compromised immune system. For this reason, keeping these spiders away from the home is always a good idea.

If you are able to review and check for these spiders regularly, you will see when they are starting to congregate on your property. That is when you should give us a call. We are able to come to you to get rid of any black widow spiders that are living rent free on your property!

Your Mesa extermination company Overson Pest Control will seek out and kill black widows, and we will use a special tool to destroy the webs. Call us to schedule your appointment now!

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FINDING REAL SOLUTIONS TO BE RID OF BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS IN ARIZONA

Although black widows are primarily solitary insects, it may be the case that you have several individual black widow spiders living on your property if the conditions are right. A single black widow may lay up to 900 eggs at a time, but the vast majority of these young will not survive to adulthood. Nevertheless, black widows can live for several years. This means that if there are optimal conditions, there could be the situation that a number of these spiders may be attracted to stay and procreate in and around your home or business structure.

Black widow spiders much like any pest, will stay around when they are comfortable and feel "safe." The key to getting rid of black widows is to limit their hiding places and greatly reducing their food supply. Keeping your home pest-free from other types of insects, including ants, flies, and other small bugs, can help to reduce spider populations of all kinds. Additionally, frequently cleaning out corners and crevices and destroying webs can help to deter the spiders from getting comfortable and setting up shop around your home.

It is a good idea to do a frequent "sweep" of your property, to just see if there are any signs that black widows are making themselves "ta' home." If you have a shed or garage it is not currently being used, make it a point to go into it and check for black widows on a more regular basis. If there are any small structures on the property, the black widows may move in, but if you are frequently checking and disturbing the area, the black widows will not feel in a safe environment and may look elsewhere for a forever home!

If you have a recurring black widow problem or are concerned about the safety of your pets or family, it’s a good idea to call in the professionals. The Mesa exterminator and pest control experts at Overson Pest Control can help you with these and other pest problems. Call us today to learn more about how we can help your Arizona home stay pest-free from spiders and other creepy crawlies!
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