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Spiders

Spider Control Tulsa OK

Spiders, which exist in large numbers on every continent except Antarctica, are among the most biologically diverse creatures on Earth. Some of them, including some of the spiders found in Oklahoma, are physically dangerous. All of them are emotionally dangerous. Many people have an irrational fear of spiders, a condition known as acrophobia.
At Thrive Pest Control, our compassionate Tulsa pest control professionals understand both these dangers. To use, they are equally menacing. So, if there are spiders on your property, we quickly take action which preserves your family’s and customers’ peace of mind, in addition to their physical safety. Our efficient services are also highly cost-effective, so instead of the treatment you can afford, you get the treatment you need.

Types of Spiders In Tulsa

The millions of spiders in the world kill an estimated 800 million tons of prey a year. But at Thrive Pest Control, we are much more concerned about the spiders lurking inside your home or business. Two of the most common types of spiders in Tulsa Oklahoma are:
  • Black Widows: These spiders are the classic Halloween spiders. They are large, round, and black. Black widows usually live outside in sheltered areas, like in woodpiles, near foundations, or under shrubbery. These spiders spin large, sticky webs in isolated areas. Their bites, which paralyze their prey, are quite venomous, especially to children and people with pre-existing conditions or allergies.
  • Brown Recluses: True to their names, brown recluse spiders rarely venture out of dark corners, such as closets, sheds, and garages, which are used for breeding areas. Brown recluse spiders also often crawl into shoes or luggage. Perhaps because they do not look as scary as black widows, many people do not know that brown recluse spiders are more dangerous than black widows. Most bite victims, even healthy adults, have symptoms like high fever and vomiting. Additionally, brown recluse bites take a long time to heal and have high infection rates.

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There are about two dozen other species of spiders in Oklahoma, many of whom are not much bigger than fleas or ticks.

Spider Control Tulsa OK

We see spiders build up quickly around Tulsa homes, especially during the warmer months. Porch lights, garage doors, eaves, covered patios, and windows are some of the first places webs usually start showing up.

A lot of the time, the spiders are there because other insects are there. Lights pull in moths, mosquitoes, and smaller flying bugs at night. The spiders figure that out pretty quickly and build their webs close by.

Homes with heavier landscaping, trees close to the house, wood piles, or a lot of exterior lighting may notice more activity. We also see plenty of spiders around sheds, pool equipment, outdoor furniture, and quiet corners that don’t get disturbed very often.

When we treat for spiders, we focus on the areas where they are living and finding food. That usually means treating around the foundation, windows, doors, eaves, and other common hiding spots. We also remove the accessible webs and egg sacs around the outside of the home.

Just knocking down the webs usually isn’t enough. If the insects the spiders are feeding on are still there, the webs will come right back. That is why our service also focuses on reducing the other pest activity around the house.

Spiders Inside the Home

Most of the spider activity we see starts outside, but spiders will find their way indoors through gaps around doors, windows, utility lines, and garage doors.

Inside, they normally show up in basements, garages, closets, storage rooms, and other areas that stay dark and quiet. Wolf spiders are often seen running across garage or basement floors, while smaller spiders may build webs around windows, ceiling corners, or behind stored items.

Seeing one spider inside once in a while doesn’t always mean there is a big problem. If you are finding spiders regularly, seeing several webs, or noticing them in different rooms, there is probably more activity around the home than you can see.

We can inspect the areas where you are seeing them and provide a targeted interior treatment when it is needed.

Why Spider Webs Keep Coming Back

One of the most common things we hear is, “I knocked the webs down, and they were back a few days later.”

That happens because removing the web doesn’t remove what attracted the spider to that area. Porch lights and other exterior lights can bring insects to the same spot every night. The spider may be gone, but another one can move into the same corner.

Good spider control is about more than knocking down webs. Regular exterior treatment also helps reduce the insects spiders are feeding on and treats the areas where spiders like to hide.

To find out more about spiders, or spider cotrol services, connect with us now. We would love to be your local Tulsa pest control professional!