Brown recluse spiders are one of three significantly venomous spiders in North America, so if you think you have a brown recluse spider infestation you may have a real problem on your hands. Along with the black widow and Chilean recluse spiders, a brown recluse spider bite can pose serious medical threats, and it’s best to seek medical attention right away.
The best protection against brown recluse spiders is keeping them out of your house from the start and quickly getting rid of them if you happen to notice any signs of infestation. There are effective chemical and non-chemical treatments that can work to eliminate brown recluse spiders. And if your pest problem ever grows beyond your control, don’t hesitate to contact the experts at Urban Texas Pest Control to eradicate spiders and keep them away.
Brown Recluse Spider Prevention
Like most spiders, brown recluse spiders enter a house to feed on insects that are already there. This means proper pest control is one of the best ways to defend against a spider infestation. So, be sure to clean your house frequently, especially dusting and vacuuming dead insects, webs, or eggs, and keep food scraps and moisture to a minimum. Without a source of food in your house for spiders, they won’t want to invade.
Additionally, it is effective to declutter dark areas in your house, like your garage, attic, or basement. Spiders enjoy the cool temperature and seclusion that comes with these areas. And while you’re decluttering the inside of your house, it’s good to do the same with the outside by moving piles of firewood away from your house, getting rid of leaf piles, and regularly maintaining your lawn.
Getting Rid of Brown Recluse Spiders
If a brown recluse spider does enter your home, you’ll want to act quickly to get rid of it before more eventually show up. But be alarmed that a brown recluse spider will bite if it’s disturbed.
Chemical treatments for a brown recluse spider include dust applications in cracks, voids in the wall, behind-out covers, and other areas where spiders can crawl to travel around your home. Some chemicals include Demand, TalstarOne, Tempo, and more. You can also look into contact sprays to directly spray on a spider to kill it or spot treatments for areas where you’ve seen brown recluse spiders.
For help with chemical treatments, we recommend first contacting our Urban Texas Pest Control team for any safety tips or even applying the chemicals ourselves.
There are also some simple non-chemical treatments that you can try first. The best practice is to vacuum a brown recluse spider if you are able and practice caution by immediately putting the vacuumed contents in a sealed plastic bag in an outdoor garbage can. You won’t want the spider to be able to climb out and continue roaming around your home. You can also properly seal any crack or hole around your home’s perimeter to keep spiders away after discovering an initial brown recluse spider. But if you notice a bigger infestation, it may be best to contact professional help.
When In Doubt, Call the Pros
Of course, the safest and most convenient way to get rid of brown recluse spiders is by having a professional pest control team handle your spider infestation. We have an experienced team, the right knowledge, and the proper tools to eliminate any pest problem. Urban Texas Pest Control can make brown recluse spiders the last of your worries.
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