A Handy Spider Prevention Guide For Columbia Homeowners

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We are not clairvoyant. That said, we get the sense that you do not like finding spiders inside your home. We might go as far as to say you don’t like these pests at all. If we are right, you are in the right place. We are experts on pest problems and have what you need to deal with invasive species inside and around your home.

Here is a handy prevention guide for the types of spiders in Columbia and six environmentally friendly exclusion tips to try today. Contact The Original Bugman Pest Elimination, Inc. if you are more interested in immediate professional pest control. Let us help you deal with spiders inside your home and show you what pest control in Columbia is.

Characteristics Of Common Spiders

There are lots of spiders. Here in Columbia, two different kinds of spiders invade homes; ground spiders and web spiders. Ground spiders typically have wide-set bodies and thick legs and sometimes come with hair. These pests hunt for their prey from the ground and are incapable of spinning webs. Web spiders typically have smaller bodies and bulbous abdomens and are often hairless.

For help identifying what common spiders are inside and around your Columbia home, consider scheduling it for a thorough pest inspection. Our team would be more than happy to visit you and help with identifying what potentially dangerous spiderare causing your problems.

Some Spiders Are More Dangerous Than Others

There are only two species of dangerous spiders in South Carolina, the brown recluse and the black widow. Both of these harmful arachnids have potent venom that causes severe pain. The brown recluse has a necrotic venom that sometimes causes an ulcer to form at the site of the bite. If this ulcer becomes infected, the pain will get worse. A black widow’s venom does not cause ulcers but can trigger neurological problems. If one of these pests bites you, seek medical attention immediately. Although most bites are not life-threatening, deaths occur, and we want you to do everything in your power to avoid this kind of serious injury. 

Six Environmentally-Friendly Spider Prevention Tips

If you are tired of finding spiders inside your Columbia home, preventative measures are one option to keep these pests out. Here are six environmentally friendly spider prevention tips to try today:

  1. Fill in holes, cracks, and openings in your home’s exterior foundation using a caulking gun or liquid cement. 
  2. Make sure all of your exterior doors and windows are in good condition.
  3. Fix damage to screens on exterior doors and windows.
  4. Close unscreened doors and windows when not in use.
  5. Install door sweeps under all exterior doors.
  6. Turn off exterior lights at night after it gets dark.

For more help with spider prevention, consider hiring a pest control professional; this is the best and safest way to handle these pests.

Professional Pest Control Makes For The Best Spider Control

There is no easier way to control spiders in Columbia than to hire a professional. Consider checking us out if you have trouble picking a company for your home. Our team at The Original Bugman Pest Elimination, Inc. offers fast and reliable services to deal with all sorts of invasive species. We will inspect your home for potentially dangerous spiders and suggest a treatment plan to meet your need.

Contact us today and find out more about our comprehensive residential and commercial pest control services in Columbia. We will help you schedule an appointment for your Columbus home and answer any questions you have.

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