Getting Rid Spiders

Fighting The Infestation That May Be Invading Your Home

House SpidersHouse spiders are most frequently found in human dwelling places. Although their presence is discomforting, house spiders are not necessarily lethal to humans. If you have a spider infestation do not panic. The common house spider is not dangerous.

What Do They Look Like?

*Most house spiders are brown in color and measuring less than one inch in length.

*The domestic house spider may have a leg span of up to 2 inches.

Where Are They Commonly Found?

Spiders like to hide in dark corners.They are found perched high in corners, hiding in the bathtub or crawling across surfaces in the home.

Am I At Risk?*In truth, spiders are beneficial creatures because they prey upon flies, crickets and other nuisance insects.

*Most are harmless. Contrary to the opinion of many, spiders do not seek out human contact, and do not revel in the thought of biting humans. 

*Most only bite humans out of a defensive mechanism.

Three Common House Spiders

The Common

House Spider

The Giant House Spider

The Hobo Spider

Dealing with InfestationIf you do begin to notice multiple spiders on your property, it's best to contact a Bloomington pest control company immediately. They'll need to locate the parent colony and any satellite colonies to begin the treatment process. Depending on the size of the infestation as well as the time of year, the pest control company may use a number of different poison baits to eliminate the problem entirely.

Will They Come Back?Unless you approach the problem with proper management techniques, you are likely to have a problem for several years.