If you come across a spider in your South Carolina home, you might be freaked out, even if you’re not particularly arachnophobic. And, it makes sense to feel scared when looking at these pests as they are intimidating and have the ability to bite. However, most spiders that come into area homes aren’t dangerous at all.
While it’s true that all spiders have fangs and venom that they use to incapacitate their prey, most spiders don’t have venom that’s potent enough to harm people or pests. But, it can still be upsetting to be bitten, and no one wants to encounter these arachnids because of their unsightly appearance.
In this guide, you’ll get all the information you need regarding common spiders in the area and how you can prevent them.
A Guide To South Carolina Spiders
While most spiders in South Carolina aren’t dangerous, two species are considered a health risk to humans: brown recluse spiders and black widow spiders. The brown recluse spider is a light tan color with no markings on its legs and a violin-shaped marking behind its head. Black widow spiders are jet black with a red hourglass marking on their underbellies.
But, most spiders you encounter here are likely to be harmless. Some of the most common nuisance species include wolf spiders and jumping spiders. Wolf spiders can look intimidating as they have stout bodies, hairy legs, and a mottled grey and brown appearance. They can also run quickly, but they aren’t a danger to humans. Jumping spiders are best identified by their large, bulbous eyes. They can be a variety of colors and have the ability to jump up to 25 times their height to catch prey.
Six Easy And Effective Spider Prevention Tips
While some pests come inside in search of shelter, most spiders get into area homes because they are hunting for prey. Because of this, the main reason people have spiders around is that they have other underlying pest problems. So, to prevent spiders, you should mainly focus on general pest prevention measures, such as:
- Keeping trash cans covered with lids and taking the trash out often.
- Cleaning up food and drink spills right away and maintaining a clean kitchen by doing dirty dishes, sweeping, and mopping.
- Removing any old webs from both inside and outside of your home.
- Storing firewood at least 30 feet away from the building. Also, make sure to keep it dry and neatly stacked
- Sealing up entry points by fixing broken screens and installing door sweeps and weather stripping.
- Getting rid of any excess clutter from your home and your yard. Many pests, including spiders, prefer cluttered areas with places to hide.
The Simplest Way To Deal With Spiders
If you’ve been seeing more spiders around your South Carolina home, the easiest way to remove them and their pest prey is with assistance from The Original Bugman Pest Elimination, Inc. It can be difficult to entirely prevent pests using DIY methods, but we have the tools and experience needed to eliminate pests for good.
We offer reliable and consistent residential pest control programs that will prevent and remove the pests that are attracting spiders to your home. These plans also will eradicate any current spiders living on your property and keep them from coming back. Contact us today to learn more or request a free inspection.
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