Pest Spotlight: Black Widow Spiders In Las Vegas

There are only two types of spiders in Las Vegas that are dangerous to humans: The black widow and the brown recluse. Of these two spiders, the black widow is the most feared. If you think you might have one of these dangerous spiders in your home, you will need the help of a professional pest control specialist to remove them from your property. At Pest Control Solutions, we have been providing pest control in Las Vegas for years and know how to get black widow spiders out of your home safely.

How To Identify Black Widow Spiders

Black widow spiders are some of the most recognizable spiders in the world. They usually have shiny black bodies, large, round abdomens, and can grow to an inch and a half wide. The female black widow has a red-orange marking on the abdomen in the shape of an hourglass. Male black widows usually have orange spots scattered throughout their bodies. Female black widows tend to be slightly larger than male black widows.

Before a black widow reaches maturity, both males and females look similar. They usually have white and orange bodies when they are young. As they mature, their bodies will start to darken.

The Problem With Black Widow Spiders On Your Property

When they bite, black widow spiders inject venom considered poisonous to humans. Although death from a widow spider bite is rare, it can still be extremely hazardous to your health and could cause life-threatening complications if left untreated. Some of the symptoms you may experience if you are bitten by a black widow spider include the following:

• Redness and swelling around the spider bite
• Pain around the bite that could spread to your back, stomach, or chest
• Severe abdominal cramping
• Muscle cramps and weakness
• Excessive sweating
• Nausea and vomiting
• Tremors

If you think you were bitten by a black widow and experience any of these symptoms, seek medical help immediately.

Black widow spiders primarily eat insects and other spiders. If you are seeing a lot of widow spiders in your home, it could mean that you have another insect or spider infestation to worry about.

Five Helpful Tips To Prevent Black Widow Spiders In Your Home

To help prevent black widows from coming into your home, you can try these easy and helpful tricks:

1. Keep the grass in your yard cut short, and remove any tree limbs or other debris.
2. Remove old boxes, toys, and other clutter that spiders can use as a hiding spot.
3. Seal up any cracks or gaps around your home.
4. Don't leave your outdoor porch lights on all night, as that might attract insects, which will attract spiders to your house.
5. Fix any leaky faucets or pipes that you may have around your home.

Black widow spiders prefer to live outdoors. However, they will come inside your house if they think there is a reliable food and water source.

Professionals Pest Control Keep Black Widow Spiders Away

If you are looking for a safe and easy way to keep black widow spiders out of your Las Vegas home, don't hesitate to call us. At Pest Control Solutions, we use the latest equipment and techniques that will eliminate dangerous spiders from your home and programs to help keep them out.