Spiders: Beneficial Predators or Pests?
Spiders get mixed reviews when it comes to being considered pests. While many spiders help control other insect populations by preying on them, certain species can become a nuisance problem around homes and businesses. There are both harmless and potentially dangerous spiders found in Connecticut.
Beneficial spiders like jumping spiders, crab spiders, and cellar spiders are excellent insect hunters that rarely bother humans. However, infestations of "house spiders" like cobweb spiders and grass spiders can become unsightly nuisances when webs accumulate around doorways, corners, windows, and basements.
Perhaps the biggest spider concern for most people are the more venomous types. Black widow spiders, brown recluse spiders, and yellow sac spiders all have necrotic venom that can be quite harmful, especially to the elderly, children, and those with compromised immune systems. Great care must be taken to avoid getting bit.
Signs of Spider Activity
Noticing an abundance of cobwebs around the home interior or exterior
Finding spiders inside, especially in bathrooms, basements, garages, etc.
Seeing spiders scurry away when moving boxes or items in storage
Identifying egg sacs in corners or undisturbed spaces
Eliminating and Preventing Spiders
While many spiders are beneficial, large interior populations or the presence of dangerous species are reasons to seek professional pest management. The experts at Effective Pest Management use specialized treatments and techniques to:
Inspect indoors and out to identify spider harborages
Apply targeted residual liquid and dust formulations
Vacuum and remove active webbing and egg sacs
Seal cracks, gaps, and other entry points to exclude spiders
Provide advice on reducing spider conducive conditions
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