2 Dangerous Spiders to Avoid This Fall

Spiders are one of the most feared pests. Although most are relatively harmless, the sight of a spider can strike fear in the heart of many people. These eight-legged creatures are common throughout the year, but their populations are at their largest in the late summer and early fall months. This is why El Paso residents likely see spiders inside right now more than ever. House spiders are nothing to worry about, but it’s important to be aware of the activities of black widows and brown recluse spiders. Keep reading to learn about the dangerous spiders to avoid this fall and all year long.

How to Keep Spiders Out

No one wants to look up and see a spider crawling across their wall. The key to spider prevention is eliminating their ways of getting indoors in the first place. Our top tips to keeping spiders out of your El Paso home include:

1. Keeping your lawn and yard trimmed. Overgrown bushes, shrubs, piles of wood, and more can attract spiders to your property and eventually indoors.
2. Cleaning your home on a regular basis. Doing so can prevent insects that spiders like to prey on and eliminate hiding spots for pests.
3. Sealing any cracks and crevices. Inspect the inside and outside of your property for tiny spots that may be inviting spiders in, and seal properly.
4. Installing or repairing screens on doors and windows. Holes or crevices in screens will easily invite spiders (and other pests) inside.
5. Inspecting boxes and used furniture prior to bringing them inside. Adult spiders or egg sacs could be nestled in old unopened boxes.

How Dangerous Are Spiders in El Paso?

Most of the spiders you come across in your home or yard are harmless, even if they look scary! Spiders have little interest in bothering you. That said, it’s still important to learn how to recognize black widows and brown recluse spiders:

1. Black widows
   • These spiders have a characteristic red hourglass shape on its body.
   • They build sticky, tangled cobwebs in garages, sheds, and near the ground.
   • They can bite when they feel threatened.
2. Brown recluse spiders
   • Brown recluse have a darker brown violin-shaped mark on their brown bodies.
   • They build loose, dome-shaped webs for shelter.
   • A brown recluse bite is known to be very painful.

Fall Spider Infestations

Spiders are a fact of life, especially in Texas. At Pest Defense Solutions, we are dedicated to keeping you and your family spider-free all year long. Whether you’re noticing more inside the house or have spotted black widows in the yard, contact our spider exterminators today for assistance.