Black Widow Spiders
What do black widow spiders look like?
Black widow spiders like all spiders have 8 legs. Black widow spiders are solid black with a red hourglas shape on the back. This red shape can sometimes be orange, yellow, or even white depending on the maturity and size of the spider. Female black widow spiders can appear to be brownish black. Black widow spiders are usually about 1 1/2 to 1 3/8 inches in length. Black widow spiders have 8 simple eyes.
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Are black widow spiders dangerous?
Female black widow spiders are much more likely to bite than a male black widow. This is especially true after they have laid eggs. The male’s poison/venom sacs cease development and he does not attack prey upon maturity. It’s interesting to note that spiderlings are poisonous when ingested until they are 18 days old and then lose their toxicity. A black widow spider bite can cause nausea, sweating, increase in blood pressure, as well as fever. The first few hours of a black widow bite are the most painful with the pain getting worst around 3 hours. The pain can last for several days but gradually lessens over time. Black widow spider bites are rarely fatal if proper medical treatment is received.
Black widow spider habitat.
Like most spiders, black widows are most active in warmer temperatures. They prefer 70 degrees or higher. Black widow spider webs are typically less than a foot across and usually low to the ground. Like Spider-Man they prefer to hang upside down while they wait to pounce on insects snagged in their web.
Black widows like dark, dry areas to spin their webs in. They can be found outdoors in barns, outbuildings, wood piles, under decks and porches, inside meter boxes, rodent bait stations. You may find black widows in dark areas of garages, crawlspaces, basements, and cellars.
During the winter black widows will move indoors for warmth and shelter.
How do I get rid of black widow spiders?
Reducing clutter in garages, crawlspaces, storage buildings, and basements can help eliminate black widow spider hiding places. Getting rid of them on your own can be difficult. Walker Pest Management’s professional pest control technicians have been trained to know where to treat for black widow spiders as well as other common household pests through our year-round Preferred Care Pest Control program.
How can I prevent black widow spider problems at my home or business?
Start off with a routine maintenance pest program from a pest control expert like those at Walker Pest Management then follow these tips should help prevent any black widow spider problems at your home.
- Store firewood piles at least 20 feet away from home.
- Keep grass cut low and trimmed up close to your home or other buildings.
- Remove clutter from areas likely to harbor black widows.
If you suspect a black widow spider problem contact Walker Pest Management for a free quote.
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