Of all the spiders in Anaheim, black widows are the ones you will most want to avoid. If a black widow bites you, it is important to seek immediate medical attention. Fatalities from black widow bites are rare, but their venom is reported to be 15 times stronger than that of a rattlesnake, and their bites require prompt treatment to avoid significant consequences. Once the dust settles and you are finished working with your doctor, don't forget to circle back to pest control in Anaheim.
As much as they try to avoid people, if black widows are living in or around your Anaheim home, bites are an ongoing risk. The professionals at A-1 Bonded Termite can help you eliminate black widows on your property and keep them from coming back. Here's what you need to know about these dangerous pests and how you can keep them out of your home or business.
Where Do Black Widow Spiders Live?
Black widow spiders live throughout the United States and build messy and irregular-shaped webs near ground level. They prefer building in dry, dark locations where they are unlikely to be disturbed. Outside they are likely to seek shelter under stones and decks or inside firewood piles and hollow tree stumps. Black widow spiders found in homes are likely to be in out of the way areas such as inside crawl spaces, utility boxes, sheds, or barns. The more cluttered an area is, the more attractive it will be as a hiding spot for spiders.
How Common Are Black Widow Spiders In Anaheim
Black widows may be common house spiders in California, but that doesn't mean you are likely to spot these dangerous pests. While black widows can be found worldwide and are plentiful enough around Anaheim, they are also shy creatures and are rarely spotted.
While black widow spiders are some of the most dangerous spiders to encounter, they are not aggressive creatures and will sooner shy away than attack. Black widow bites are most often a result of a person startling one of these spiders or accidentally cornering one. Black widows will bite out of self-defense when necessary, but it's rare that they will let you get close enough for this to occur.
Symptoms Of A Black Widow Spider Bite
Different types of spider bites will have different reactions. Many simply result in slight swelling and an itchy red mark, but a black widow spider bite is not so negligible.
You won't always be able to see or identify the spider that bites you, so it's important to be able to recognize the symptoms of a black widow bite which can include muscle aches and nausea, difficulty breathing, fever, and increased blood pressure. Of course, the main indicator of one of these bites is an immediate painful sensation that reaches its peak around one to three hours after the initial bite and subsides by around day three following the bite.
Fatalities from black widow spider bites are rare as long as prompt medical treatment is sought, but it is essential to seek care as soon as possible following a suspected bite by a black widow.
Spider Control For Anaheim Properties
The best way to get rid of spiders is to avoid having them in the first place. You can eliminate many of the factors that attract spiders with the following prevention tips:
- Minimize spider pest prey like flies, ants, and cockroaches, as well as the factors that attract them.
- Reduce standing water by fixing leaks, addressing condensation, and maintaining drainage systems.
- Seal cracks and crevices in your exterior walls and foundation, and install weatherstripping and door sweeps to eliminate entry points for spiders and their prey.
- Clear out clutter both in and around your home to eliminate harborage areas where spiders are more likely to hide.
- Sweep away webs whenever you find them to discourage spiders from sticking around.
If spiders are already in or around your property, the professionals at A-1 Bonded Termite can assist with residential and commercial spider control services in Anaheim.
Don't let dangerous black widows have the run of your property. Instead, trust in the pest control experts at A-1 Bonded Termite to eliminate existing populations of spiders and their pest prey and prevent them from returning in the future. Call today to schedule an inspection of your Anaheim property or to find out more about our spider control programs.