Spiders
Arachnophobia is a common fear, especially because some spiders can be dangerous to humans. While most are helpful rather than harmful, they can still be an unwelcome guest in your home. Wanting them gone because they look creepy and you’re worried about them crawling on you is reason enough to have the experts at Onyx Lawn & Pest Control come out and use our advanced methods to locate the insects, identify their species, and remove them. We’re here to make your home safe and healthy, and family-friendly – something spiders aren’t if they’re giving you the heebie-jeebies!
Common spiders found in Utah
There are several spiders in Utah, but the following are the most predominate we see:
- Cellar
- Brown recluse
- Common house
- Wolf
- Jumping
- Yellow sac
- Black widows
- Hobo
- Woodlouse
You don’t need the spiders in your home to be dangerous to want them gone. Onyx Lawn & Pest Control can remove them from your property and provide you with prevention advice, regardless of the species.
What Draws Spiders To Your Home?
Spiders are drawn to your home for shelter, especially during those cold winter months here in Northern Utah. Generally, it’s often unavoidable to have a completely spider-free home. This doesn’t mean your home is dirty; it’s very easy for them to get in.
A few of these insects here and there are normal, but given that some of them can go beyond a jump-scare to a danger, we understand wanting them gone and doing whatever you can to keep them out.
Spiders will come to your home to:
- Mate. During mating season, it’s common for the male to hide in corners of your home as they build a home and look for the female to mate with.
- Find shelter. As previously mentioned, they want shelter from uncomfortable temperatures and the elements, and that’s easy to find in a home or business.
- Get food. They feed on other pests, so if you’re noticing a lot of spiders, chances are, they’re just drawn to your home because you have an underlying invasion of a different kind of pest.
Since most are so small, they can slip through the smallest of cracks in your window screen, vents, and other such areas. In addition to open areas, they can also enter your home by carrying in with something else, such as that new houseplant you just got.
Are Spiders Dangerous?
Most spiders you’ll see around your property aren’t dangerous. You pose more of a danger to them than they do to you. Typically, if you just have a spider here and there, you can leave them alone, and they’ll help you by eating other pests in your home or business.
However, several species of them can be very harmful. While all have some venom, most spider bites won’t do more than cause itching. This isn’t the case with the brown recluse, hobo, wolf, or black widows. Bites from these insects can necessitate medical attention, as they can be necrotic and even fatal in extreme cases.
Utah’s Experts In Spider Control
Spiders can not only freak you out, but they can set visitors to your home on edge and turn customers away from your business. When you call on Onyx Lawn & Pest Control, you can count on us to deliver effective spider removal services that will last. We’ll locate the spiders on your property and identify the species you’re dealing with. After our inspection, we’ll curate a customized treatment plan to ensure optimal results. Contact us today for your inspection, and let us help restore your peace of mind with our expert spider control services!