Spider Control
How do you treat spiders, and are they dangerous?
Most spiders are treated as part of our general pest control plans (starting around $97 every 2 months) since spider activity is almost always tied to the insects they're feeding on — clear out their food source and the spiders follow.
Overview
Spiders show up because there's something for them to eat — other insects. Rather than just knocking down webs, we treat the entry points and hiding spots where prey insects (and the spiders hunting them) are active, which keeps both populations down.
Signs you may have spiders
- Webs in corners, window wells, garages, or crawlspaces
- Egg sacs tucked into undisturbed areas like storage boxes or vents
- Increased spider sightings, especially in fall as they move indoors seeking warmth
Risks if left untreated
- Most spiders in our area are harmless, but the region does have black widow spiders, the only medically significant spider found in our part of the country, which can deliver a painful, dangerous bite
- Heavy web-building in garages, sheds, and eaves is a nuisance and a maintenance headache
Our treatment process
- 1Inspection of common hiding spots — eaves, window wells, garages, crawlspaces, and clutter/storage areas
- 2Exterior barrier treatment and web removal on the initial visit
- 3Ongoing bi-monthly recurring service to control the insect population spiders feed on and keep new webs from forming
Prevention tips
- Reduce outdoor lighting near entry points, which attracts the insects spiders feed on
- Keep firewood, boxes, and clutter off the ground and away from the foundation
- Seal gaps around doors, windows, and utility penetrations
- Knock down webs regularly so spiders don't re-establish in the same spots
Frequently asked questions
Do you treat specifically for black widow spiders?
Yes — if you've had a confirmed sighting or bite, let us know and your technician will focus extra attention on likely hiding spots (garages, crawlspaces, storage areas) in addition to the standard treatment.
Do you have brown recluse spiders in the Huntington/Ashland area?
No — there are no naturally occurring brown recluse populations in our part of West Virginia, Kentucky, or Ohio. Black widow spiders are the only medically significant spider we have in this region.
Will treatment get rid of all spiders?
The goal is control, not zero spiders — a small amount of outdoor spider activity is normal and even helpful. Recurring service keeps populations low and away from your living space.
In the Tri-State area
Spider activity in the Tri-State area typically increases in late summer and fall as spiders mature and move indoors seeking warmth ahead of winter.