Spider Wars: How To Win The Battle Against Arachnids In Covington

Types of Spiders: A Guide To The Most Common Species

There are more than a few different types of spiders here in Covington. Thankfully, many local species have no interest in invading homes. The species you should be worried about include wolf spiders, big banana spiders, brown recluses, and black widows. Wolf spiders and brown recluses are grounded spiders that do not use webs to hunt for their prey. They have furry bodies and dexterous legs. You are most likely to find these pests around your storage areas, attic, basement, and other cluttered and secluded places.

Big banana spiders and black widows, on the other hand, build webs to catch their prey. You might find these webs in the corners of rooms, especially in rooms with low foot traffic. If you would like help identifying which types of spiders are currently present inside your home, talk with our team about our advanced identification services. We will schedule an inspection for your home and help you assess your risk.

Spider Problems: Why You Don't Want These Arachnids In Your Home

As you might know, spiders are annoying. Walking face-first through a web is one of the most uncomfortable experiences a person can go through. What is even more uncomfortable than this is suffering from a spider bite. Now, not all spiders bite or have venom strong enough to cause harm. The two local species you should be most concerned about are black widows and brown recluses.

The black widow has a potent venom that affects a person's nervous system. A bite from this pest causes moderate to severe pain and can host symptoms like restlessness, muscle pains, irritation, and, in rare cases, seizures. A brown recluse bite is a bit different. Rather than having a neurological effect, this pest’s bite has necrotic properties that eat away at flesh. Many victims of brown recluse attacks develop ulcers that can become infected. Our goal is to help you avoid these dangerous spiders locally. Here are some practical ways to do this.

Preventing Spiders In The House: Practical Tips And Tricks

It is not easy to keep spiders out. If you have some time on your hands, we highly recommend putting in place some prevention tips and tricks to reduce your chances of finding these pests indoors. Here are some great places to start.

• Fill in holes, cracks, and other damage in your home’s exterior foundation using a caulking gun or liquid cement. 
• Make sure all of your exterior doors and windows are in good repair and seal properly.
• Turn off exterior lights when it gets dark outside, or invest in bulbs that do not attract insects.
• Close unscreened windows and doors if you are not currently using them.
• Reduce clutter inside and around your home.

All of these things will either reduce access points or minimize attractants for spiders. To go above and beyond to make sure these pests stay out of your home, talk with our team about our advanced spider control offerings. We have everything you need to avoid these and other local pests.

Professional Spider Control: When To Call In The Experts

Dealing with spiders can be difficult and even dangerous. To take care of these pests efficiently, bring in our team at Havard Pest Control. We are a local and dedicated pest control provider that takes care of our clients. We will make sure that you are well-informed through our entire process and that you get the protection you need to avoid spiders and other invasive creatures here in Covington.

Reach out to Havard Pest Control today if you have questions about spiders or our spider control in Covington. We will find what you need to take care of these pests inside and around your home.