Spiders are one of the most commonly feared pests found in homes, though the vast majority of species are harmless and actually help control other insect populations. Most spiders you will encounter indoors, including common house spiders, cellar spiders, and wolf spiders, are nuisance pests that wander inside looking for prey, moisture, or shelter.<\/p>
However, our region is also home to species that warrant more caution, including brown recluse spiders and black widow spiders, both of which can deliver medically significant bites. Brown recluses are tan to brown with a violin shaped marking on their back and prefer dark, undisturbed areas like closets, attics, and storage boxes. Black widows are glossy black with a red hourglass marking and tend to build webs in garages, sheds, and around foundations.<\/p>
Proforce Pest Control addresses spider activity as part of our standard service, which includes de webbing eaves and treating the exterior perimeter where spiders harbor.<\/p>","pest_image":10451,"faq_title":" SPIDER Control FAQs","faq_question_1":"Should I be worried about the spiders in my home?","faq_answer_1":"In most cases, the spiders you are seeing are harmless species that wandered inside while following their food source, other insects. However, brown recluse and black widow spiders are present across the Southeast and Mid Atlantic, and both can cause painful bites that may require medical attention. If you are unsure what species you are dealing with, your Proforce service professional can identify them during your regular service visit.","faq_question_2":"How does Proforce treat for spiders?","faq_answer_2":"Spider control is included in our standard pest control plan, which covers 35 common pests. During each visit, your service professional treats the exterior perimeter of your home, de webs eaves and overhangs, and applies product to cracks and crevices where spiders harbor. Because spiders feed on other insects, controlling the overall pest population around your home is one of the most effective ways to reduce spider activity indoors.","faq_question_3":"Why do I keep finding spiders even after treatment?","faq_answer_3":"Spiders do not groom themselves the way insects do, which means they are less likely to pick up residual products from treated surfaces. That is why our approach focuses on two things, direct contact treatment in areas where spiders harbor, and reducing the insect prey that attracts them to your home in the first place. Consistent quarterly or bi monthly service helps keep both prey populations and spider activity down over time.","faq_question_4":"Are brown recluse spiders common in our region?","faq_answer_4":"Brown recluse spiders are present in parts of our service area, particularly in the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia. They prefer dark, undisturbed spaces such as cardboard boxes, closets, attics, and behind furniture, and are reclusive by nature, so bites typically happen when a spider is accidentally pressed against skin. If you suspect brown recluse activity in your home, let your Proforce service professional know so they can focus inspection on likely harborage areas.","faq_question_5":"What can I do to reduce spiders in my home?","faq_answer_5":"