When To Call A Spider Exterminator

Seeing one or two spiders inside your home or business is completely normal. 

So when is a spider exterminator needed? When you spot signs, such as excess amounts of webs or spiders indoors. It’s safe to say you have a spider infestation when they call your space home and start reproducing. Exterminators know how to take care of adult spiders and their egg sacs.

Spotting a dangerous species like a brown widow, brown recluse, or black widow also warrants a call. You have to consider anyone in your home vulnerable to bites from these spiders. Continue here to learn more about the signs of when to bring in a professional.

The spider extermination team at Ja-Roy can not only control active infestations in your home but also prevent future ones from occurring!

Hear the Discussion on When to Get Spider Extermination

Signs of a Spider Infestation

When you’re dealing with spider problems inside your property, a professional can get to the root of the problem. At Ja-Roy, our first step is a consultation, during which we inspect your property for signs of a spider infestation. Some of the things we look for include:

• Spider webs: Not all spider webs look like a classic web. Some are funnel-shaped, looking almost like a wasps’ nest made of spider silk. This helps us identify what type of spider you are dealing with.
• Burrows or crevices in your home: Many spider species won’t make webs at all. They’ll burrow into the ground around your home, or use crevices in the foundation or siding of your home as a temporary nest.
• Dampness: Spiders are often drawn to damp locations like basements and sheds because damp areas are breeding grounds for the insects they eat.
• The presence of ants, flies, and lice: These are a spider’s main food source, so you can bet that where you have these insects, you’ll have spiders.

When You Should Call a Spider Exterminator

While you shouldn’t worry about the occasional spider, certain situations require professional intervention. Call a spider exterminator, like Ja-Roy, when:

1. You spot a venomous species. In Louisiana, we have three dangerous spiders to watch for: the brown recluse, black widow, and brown widow. These spiders can deliver painful bites that require attention from medical and pest professionals.
2. Spider sightings become frequent. Seeing spiders daily or multiple spiders in the same area indicates a larger problem. It suggests an established population rather than random visitors.
3. You find egg sacs. A single spider egg sac can contain hundreds of spiderlings. These whitish-colored silk balls mean you’re about to have a major population explosion on your hands.
4. Webs keep reappearing after cleaning. If you’re constantly removing webs only to have them rebuilt within days, you’re dealing with an active infestation.
5. You have vulnerable family members. Young children, elderly relatives, or anyone with compromised immune systems face greater risks from spider bites.
6. The problem extends beyond living spaces. Finding spiders in bedrooms, bathrooms, or areas where you frequently spend time is especially concerning and warrants immediate professional attention.

Long-Lasting Spider Control in Louisiana

After inspecting your home, our spider exterminators will work with you to come up with a treatment plan suited to your property. We may also recommend certain changes in your property, such as sealing cracks and crevices in your home to stop spiders from crawling indoors. Lastly, we will provide you with tips on how you can keep a spider-free home, guaranteed! 

To learn more about the spider extermination methods at Ja-Roy, give our team a call today!