Reno Spider Control

Here’s a startling fact. There are 45,000 known species of spiders worldwide, and over 4,000 of them are found in the United States. Fortunately, the wide majority of them live away from humans, preferring to be in the wilderness. Only a fraction of these species are found in Nevada, and an even smaller number are known to venture into homes. While most are harmless, there are some that can be extremely venomous if they were to come in close contact with you and bite.

Here's a list of the most common spiders we encounter and have managed for homeowners:

• Black Widow – Common throughout the United States and Northern Nevada these spiders get their name from the common misconception that the female eats the male after mating. This rarely happens in nature. The adult female body is about 1/2” in length with a spherical abdomen. Typically are black and sometimes brown with 2 reddish triangular markings usually joined to form a reddish hourglass-shaped marking.
  
  Outside, black widows are found in undisturbed areas that are cool and dry. Some examples are under decks, woodpiles, and seldom-used corners of garages or crawlspaces. They prefer cluttered areas that give them more shelter. Their prey consists primarily of other insects.
• Wolf spider – This spider is classified as a hunting spider. The female body can be from 3/8” to 1 3/8”. Usually dark brown with paler stripes or markings and a very hairy abdomen. Mating occurs in Fall with males dying before winter and females overwintering and then laying their eggs from May to June. Each egg sack contains 100-135 eggs. The mother will bite open the sack allowing the spiderlings to crawl onto her abdomen where they will stay for a week or longer.
  
  Wolf spiders actively hunt during the night and sometimes during the day. Outside they are found under stones, firewood, and leaf litter. Not commonly found inside but when they are they are brought in usually with firewood. Once inside they often will stay inside and tend to stay near floor level along walls or under furniture.
• Sun spider – also called sun scorpion or camel spider, this spider’s common name refers to their habitation of hot dry regions as well as to their typically golden color. They are also called wind scorpions because of their swiftness and camel spiders because of their humped heads. They are hairy and have a rounded abdomen, while the front appendages somewhat resemble those of a scorpion. Body length is 1/”4 to 2 inches.
  
  Sun spiders generally are nocturnal and are primarily carnivorous although they are omnivorous, with most species feeding on termites, beetles, and other small, ground-dwelling insects. They are aggressive hunters and voracious opportunistic feeders and have been found feeding on snakes, small lizards, and rodents.

Whether the spider issue you have are the ones we mentioned or an entirely different species, our knowledgeable experts can perform a deep inspection, identify the intruding spider, and implement a unique control program that considers their unique habits and tendencies.

When you need Reno spider control services, give us a call at (775) 535-5788 or contact us online today!