Spider Prevention Made Easy: A Comprehensive Guide For Brighton Homes

Spotting a spider inside your home can be a scary experience. Some people are deathly afraid of these pests. This is understandable. Some species are not so friendly. Thankfully, most common spiders do not pose any serious threat to your health. This does not, however, make them any less creepy.

If you are tired of finding spiders inside your Brighton home, here are some things you should do to keep them out. Contact our team at First Choice Pest Control if you want professional help dealing with these Brighton pests. We will share some of our spider removal options and find a service that best works for you.

Spider Identification: How To Recognize Different Species

There are over a dozen different types of spiders that live here in Brighton. Many have no interest in breaking into your home. Some are less common but are still important to know about. That said, here are the four species you should know how to identify:

• The wolf spider is ¼ to 1 ?” long, dark brown with lighter-colored stripes and markings, and has thinly-haired, thick legs and a wide body.

• The house spider is ? to 5/16” long, yellowish brown with white stripes, and has thin, hairless legs and a bulbous abdomen.

• The black widow spider is 1 ½ to 1 ?” long, black, and has thin, hairless legs and a bulbous abdomen with a red mark on the bottom.

• The brown recluse spider is ¼ to ½” long, light to dark brown, with a dark, violin-shaped mark behind its head. Its legs are thin, and its body is wide and flat. 

The latter two are the ones to pay the most attention to, as they’re the ones that can cause the most harm if they bite you or a family member.

Symptoms Of Spider Bites: What To Expect And How To Treat

Not all spiders have the ability to bite or venom strong enough to cause pain or harm. The wolf spider does bite, might bite humans, and can cause mild to moderate pain with its venom.

The black widow and brown recluse, on the other hand, have extremely painful venom. A bite from either of these dangerous spiders is immediately noticeable and might come with some severe symptoms, including necrosis, restlessness, muscle pain and stiffness, nausea, and vomiting. To reduce pain and symptoms, seek medical attention if you suspect that a spider bit you. 

Preventing Spiders From Coming Inside: Effective Prevention Techniques

Before you consider prevention, check your home for spiders. This is important, as the tips and tricks we are about to offer will not get rid of an active spider infestation. If these pests are not around, here are some prevention strategies to try.

• Make sure your home’s exterior foundation has proper sealing.

• Address damage to window and door screens.

• Use weatherstripping and door sweeps to seal exterior doors and windows.

• Turn off exterior lights at night.

• Reduce clutter inside and around your home.

For additional help preventing spiders, call our team for quick and effective pest control services.

Professional Pest Control: A Great Spider Control Solution

Dealing with spiders is not fun. If you want to control these pests without the potential of a painful bite, we have what you need at First Choice Pest Control.

We do everything we can to live up to our name. Whether you have one small spider in your basement or thousands of these pests throughout your home, we have your back. All you need to do is let us know you need help. Contact us at First Choice Pest Control to learn more about Brighton home pest control and make an appointment to have these pests removed from your home and property.