Spider Extermination in Manassas, 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.

Spiders are solitary pests that tend to occupy places that are rarely trafficked, such as basements, crawl spaces, garages, and attics. Most species of spiders make webbing in and around homes in order to capture their prey – other pests. While this means they can help curb the populations of other springtime pests, spiders can still be very problematic and, especially in the case of some venomous species, even dangerous.

In Virginia, the most danger spider you can come across is the brown recluse.  These spiders are so named due to the spiders’ tendency to be shy and reclusive. They may not out to harm anyone, but they will bite if they feel threatened. Brown recluse bites are very painful, although unlike the bite of the black widow, the pain is localized and accompanied by a stinging sensation. These bites originally develop into a blister before eventually splitting into a lesion and, in severe cases, can cause skin necrosis – destruction of the skin tissue.

It is important to try to avoid run ins with spiders because the risk of venomous species. If you suspect that your home has unwelcome venomous visitors, we recommend that you call in the professionals right away.