Spiders & arachnids
Black widow spiders: identification & black widow control
Black widows build tangled webs low to the ground in sheltered spots. We remove webs and egg sacs, treat harborage areas like meter boxes and block walls, and reduce clutter that shelters them.
How to identify black widow spiders
- What it looks like
- Glossy black with a red hourglass on the underside of a bulbous abdomen; males are smaller and lighter.
- Size
- 1/2 inch body
- Where you'll find it
- Garages, sheds, meter boxes, woodpiles, block walls, patio furniture and crawl spaces.
- Commonly confused with
- False widows are brown with mottled markings and lack the red hourglass.
Signs of black widow spiders in your home
- Messy irregular webs near ground level
- Round papery egg sacs
- Spiders hanging upside down in webs
Black widow spiders questions homeowners ask
How dangerous is a black widow bite?
It can cause severe muscle cramps and pain and warrants medical attention, though fatalities are extremely rare.
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