Columbus Spider Control

Understanding Spiders: Your Guide to Arachnids in Columbus

Spiders belong to the arachnid group, and you can find them worldwide. With more than 3,000 species living in North America, spiders can become a significant pest problem in both Columbus homes and businesses. Spiders, like all arachnids, have two body segments, eight legs, are wingless, lack antennae, and cannot chew. Spiders are predators and feed on various nuisance insects like flies, moths, and other spiders. Their feeding habits make them helpful and eco-friendly pests. Despite their helpfulness, no one wants to have large numbers of spiders living in their yard or home. 

Common Spider Species in Ohio Include:

• Wolf Spiders
• Brown Recluse Spiders
• Black Widow Spiders
• Orb Weaver Spiders
• Jumping Spiders
• Common House Spiders

Identifying Spider Risks in Columbus Homes

Spiders, depending on their species, can be dangerous to people. Most species, however, are only nuisance pests because there are no significant health risks associated with their bites. Nuisance spiders like wolf spiders and house spiders have venom that is strong enough to subdue their prey but not strong enough to trigger health problems in people. In the case of daddy long legs, they are not “true” spiders, and they lack any venom glands, making them even less of a threat to people!

The brown recluse spider is a dangerous species in our area. If bitten by a brown recluse spider, you will experience an intense burning sensation. Their venom causes symptoms like fever, difficulty sleeping, and ulceration of the tissue around the bite site. The open ulcer is prone to infection and is difficult to heal. If a brown recluse spider ever bites you, you should seek medical attention to treat the symptoms. 

Why Columbus Residents Encounter Spiders

Like all creatures, spiders look for properties that offer them plenty of food sources. For spiders, this means areas with high insect activity. Once on your property, they will build their webs or burrows in secluded spots in your yard. While they prefer to live outside, spiders move into homes and other buildings to seek a safe place to lay their eggs or follow the insects they prey on.

Common Spider Habitats in Columbus

Where exactly spiders live depends on their species, as seen below.

• Daddy Long Legs: Daddy long legs place their loose irregular-shaped webs in homes, barns, sheds, and other outbuildings. They construct their webs in areas with high humidity like the corners of eaves or basements, in crawl spaces, or around the corners in bathrooms.
• Wolf Spiders: Wolf spiders are not web-building spiders; instead, they burrow in the ground, and therefore whether living inside or out, stay at ground level. Outside they burrow under rocks, woodpiles, landscape timbers, and fallen trees. Inside, you’ll find them on the floor along walls, under furniture, and in the bottom of closets.
• Brown Recluse: Brown recluse spiders like to build their irregular webs in dark, quiet areas. They use their webs as a place to rest, not to catch food. Outside, they place their webs in rock piles, woodpiles, behind window shutters, and under fallen trees. Inside, they build their webs in quiet locations like storage boxes, basements, crawl spaces, and closets.
• House Spiders: As their name describes, house spiders often find their way into our homes. Outside, they place their tangled webs under roof eaves, under decks, in dense vegetation, and gardens. Inside, you'll see their webs pop up daily in places like the corners of rooms, basements, closets, and around windows.

Tips for Spider-Free Living in Columbus

Prevent problems with spiders by putting into place the following spider prevention measures:

• Partner with the pest control experts here at 1st Response Pest Management
• Replace white outdoor lightbulbs with yellow or LED bulbs that are less attractive to the insects that spiders like to eat
• Find and eliminate entry points into your home by placing weather stripping around doors and windows, installing door sweeps, and replacing torn screens
• Caulk any gaps in the foundation and exterior walls of your house
• Cut back tree branches, shrubs, and bushes away from the exterior of your home
• Remove excess debris and woodpiles from your yard
• Regularly vacuum your home, including under furniture and beds
• Quickly remove spider webs in your home

Signs of a Spider Infestation

If you notice any of the following signs of a spider infestation, call our team for spider control services in Columbus:

• Visible Webs: The most obvious sign of a spider infestation is the presence of webs. Spiders use webs to catch prey, so finding webs in corners, windows, and other secluded areas is a clear indication.
• Spider Sightings: If you regularly see spiders indoors, especially different species or large numbers of them, it could indicate an infestation.
• Egg Sacs: Spiders lay eggs in sacs, which are protective silk pouches. If you find multiple egg sacs in your home, it's a sign that there's a spider population breeding.
• Cobwebs in Unusual Places: Finding cobwebs in high or out-of-reach areas where you don't often clean can indicate an infestation. This suggests that the spiders have had time to establish themselves.
• Dead Insects: If you notice an abundance of dead insects around your home, it could be a sign that spiders are present, as they are predators and feed on insects.
• Spider Droppings: Spider droppings are small, dark fecal spots. If you find these in concentrated areas, it could be a sign of a spider population.
• Shed Exoskeletons: Spiders molt as they grow, leaving behind their old exoskeletons. Finding these around your home indicates that spiders are actively reproducing.
• Hiding Spots: Spiders like to hide in dark, undisturbed places. Check areas like basements, attics, closets, and under furniture for signs of spider activity.
• Unusual Behavior in Pets: Pets may exhibit unusual behavior if they encounter spiders. This could include excessive barking, pawing at a certain area, or even signs of distress.
• Bite Marks: While spiders are generally not aggressive towards humans, some species can bite if they feel threatened. If you or someone in your household experiences unexplained bites, it could be a sign of a spider presence.

Our Spider Control Process

At 1st Response Pest Management, we offer Columbus spider control services to safely and effectively eliminate spiders and their webs. We follow a detailed process to identify the type of spider, where the spider is living, and what is attracting the spider to your home. We use the latest products and methods to target the spider's food source and eliminate the spider and its web.

Our Columbus spider control process includes:

• An inspection to identify the type of spider and where the spider is living
• A treatment to target the spider's food source
• A second inspection to ensure the spider is gone

Our process is simple and straightforward. We believe in doing things right the first time, and we back up our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Professional Spider Control in Columbus, Ohio

Get rid of spiders from your Ohio home or business by trusting the experts at 1st Response Pest Management. We are a locally-owned and family-operated pest control company. Our goal is to provide all our customers with peace of mind and pest-free homes and businesses through effective commercial and residential pest control services.

Learn more about protecting your Greater Columbus or Central Ohio area home or business from spiders and other pests with the help of 1st Response Pest Management and our eco-friendly approach to pest control. Reach out today and speak with one of our helpful professionals!

For spider control services in Columbus or the surrounding areas, call 1st Response Pest Management today at (614) 591-7767 or complete our online contact form.