Spider Extermination in Herndon, VA

When there’s insects entering your home, spiders are normally right on their heels. Aside from just following insects inside, these carnivorous arachnids are also drawn to homes due to the shelter they provide and their access to water sources. They tend to occupy places such as basements, crawl spaces, garages, attics, and anywhere that is not very commonly trafficked. While they can help curb the populations of other pests in and around your home, spiders can still be very problematic and, especially in the case of some venomous species, even dangerous.

In Herndon, there are a variety of different kinds of spiders that you may come across including:

Brown Recluse: The name Brown Recluse came from the spiders’ tendency to be shy and reclusive. They usually hide out in areas that are dark such as the corners, under furniture and in closets. A bite by this type of spider is one you should take extremely seriously because they are poisonous. The bites are very painful and originally develop into a blister before eventually splitting into a lesion and, in severe cases, can cause skin necrosis – destruction of the skin tissue.

House Spiders: House spiders are the most common spiders found in peoples living areas. They are usually a yellowish brown with a dirty white abdomen and range from 3.8 to 6 mm long. These pests love hanging around areas that are low in traffic such as high corners, closets, and garages, and produce a large amount of webbing.

Wolf Spiders: Wolf spiders are hairy arachnids about 1/2-1 inch long and brownish/gray in color. They get their name for their tendency to remain on the ground and hunt at night. They also prefer their solitude, are quick on their feet, and do not have lethal bites though their bites can be very painful.