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Spiders Guide

Identify

Inspect

Treat

Prevent

Spider Identification Guide

What do spiders look like? North America is home to approximately 4,000 different spider species, each with its own unique characteristics. However, only 2-3 species in the U.S. are considered medically significant and pose a potential threat if they infest a building.

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Spiders Characteristics

Size

Spiders in the U.S. vary greatly in size, ranging from 1/8 inch to 3 inches, depending on the species.

Shape

The shape of a spider depends on its species. Common characteristics include:

  • Eight legs
  • Fangs for injecting venom into their prey
  • Two, four, six, or eight eyes, depending on the species
  • Spinnerets near the rear, used to produce silk for web-making
  • No bones
  • No ears
  • A brain
  • Some species possess "book lungs" for breathing
  • Two main body segments

Color

Spiders come in a variety of colors, from dark black to bright orange, with a range of shades in between.

Range

Spiders can be found across all states in the U.S.

Spider Inspection Guide

Spiders Are Expert Hiders

Spiders tend to be quite shy and prefer staying out of sight. It is common to find them hiding in places like stored boxes, the back of closets, or in attics. Since spiders generally don't gather in large numbers in one area indoors, spotting them can be challenging.

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Step1 Carefully Inspect Undisturbed Areas

How to Find Spiders

To locate spiders in your home, begin by examining stored boxes and other areas that are typically undisturbed, using a bright flashlight. Check behind boxes, inside cabinets, beneath and around appliances, and in other places that are less frequently disturbed. Cobwebs are also a clear sign that spiders have been present.

Tools Needed:

  • Bright Flashlight
  • Glue Boards (see below)

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Pro Tip

We suggest placing small glue traps in cabinets, the back of closets, under appliances, and in storage areas like attics or basements to help monitor for spiders and other pests in your home or business.

How to Get Rid of Spiders

Eliminate What Spiders Need to Survive

The idea of having venomous spiders, like the brown recluse or black widow, in your home can be unsettling. The good news is that controlling these spiders is no different from managing any other spider. All spiders require a food source and a hiding place to thrive indoors. By using insecticides to eliminate the spiders, you'll also be removing their food source—other insects—helping to prevent new spiders from entering your home.

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Step1 Indoor Spider Treatment

How to Get Rid of Spiders Indoors
We suggest using a hand pump sprayer to apply a concentrated insecticide specifically designed to kill spiders and eliminate the current spider population. Additionally, placing glue boards around your home can help you monitor spider and other insect activity.

Spray around all baseboards, door frames, window frames, under appliances, in closets, storage rooms, and areas where utilities enter the structure.
Place glue boards in cabinets, the back of closets, under appliances, and in storage areas such as attics or basements to monitor for spiders and other pests.

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Pro Tip

It's important to note that concentrated insecticides don’t deliver an instant kill; instead, they offer a slower action with a long-lasting residual effect. If you're looking for a quicker knockdown, we recommend using a pyrethrin-based aerosol spray. These sprays offer immediate results but don't leave a residual effect.

Make sure to remove spider webs both inside and outside your home as soon as you spot them. This will help discourage spiders from settling in those areas.

Step2 Outdoor Spider Treatment

How to Get Rid of Spiders Outdoors
To eliminate spiders outdoors, spray a concentrated insecticide on the exterior of the structure using a hand pump sprayer or a backpack sprayer. This will help remove any existing spiders and their food sources, which will discourage new spiders from settling in.

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Pro Tip

Be sure to remove spider webs from the exterior of your home or structure as soon as you spot them. This helps deter spiders from returning to those areas.

Apply the insecticide one foot up from the bottom of the foundation and one foot outward onto the ground adjacent to the foundation. Also, treat around door frames, window frames, entry points where pipes, wires, or cables enter the structure, and any other areas where you've noticed spider activity.

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How to Keep Spiders Away

Learn How to Keep Spiders Out of Your Home

Spiders can be a nuisance in homes and businesses, but with regular property maintenance and proper sanitation, you can reduce the chances of them taking up residence. Keeping your environment clean around the structure can make it less attractive to spiders. Additionally, applying preventative insecticides to the exterior perimeter every 30-90 days, as recommended in our General Pest Treatment Guide, can further help keep spiders at bay.

Spiders are attracted to areas rich in other insects, as these serve as their food source. By treating the perimeter with a general insecticide, you're effectively eliminating the spiders' food supply, which will make your space less appealing and encourage them to seek out other areas for hunting.

For optimal spider prevention, we suggest using our General Pest Prevention Kit and following our General Pest Prevention Guide.

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