Spiders Be Gone: A Guide To Keeping Spiders Out Your Reno Home

Spiders are most active during the summer, but in Reno, there is never a time of year when spiders go away completely. Finding a trusted pest control company in Reno is the best way to ensure that spiders aren't coming into your home. If spiders are already coming inside, Celtic Pest Control is here to help. We know how to identify the different types of spiders in your home and how to determine why they are coming into your house. 

Spider Behavior: How They Hunt, Feed, And Mate

Most types of spiders are carnivores and eat only insects, small animals, and other spiders. Each species of spider will get its food by doing one of two things; hunting or building a web. The hunting spiders will typically hide in dark areas of your home, such as under sinks, in cabinets, and dark corners, and slowly creep out of their hiding spot when they see a small bug walk around. Many spiders are great hunters and know how to stay out of sight until the moment they attack their prey. 

The web-spinning spiders don't actively hunt. Instead, they let their meals come to them. They usually spin their webs in high corners to catch flies and other insects. However, it is not uncommon for them to build their webs closer to the ground. 

Spiders' mouths aren't like other creatures' mouths. They aren't able to chew their food. Instead, they use their fangs to inject venom and digestive fluid into the bodies of their prey. The venom usually instantly kills the bug, and digestive fluids turn the bug's insides into liquid so the spider can drink it. 

When it comes to mating, female spiders are typically larger than male spiders. The female spider is not known for her loyalty to her mate. Many female spiders will kill the male after they have mated. Once the female spider is ready to lay her eggs, she will weave a silk sac and deposit them there. Some types of spiders can lay as many as 250 spider eggs at one time. It only takes about three weeks for the spider eggs to hatch. The female will continue to create 15 to 18 more egg sacs in her lifetime. 

Spider Problems: Why You Don't Want These Arachnids In Your Home

Most of the spiders in Reno have venom in their bodies. However, usually, the venom is considered to be nontoxic to humans. However, the black widow spider is a venomous spider found in this area with toxic venom that can cause health problems for some people. Black widow spiders measure about 1 ?  inches long and have black, glossy-looking bodies with a red hourglass-shaped mark on the underside of their abdomen. If a black widow spider bites you, you may experience fever, muscle spasms, trouble breathing, and other serious side effects that require immediate medical attention. 

If you have one of the many harmless spiders in your home, it could still be a cause for concern. Spiders like warm, dark, and moist places with plenty of insects. If you suddenly see several spiders crawling around your home, it could mean you have a moisture problem or insect infestation. 

Professional Spider Control: When To Call In The Experts

You should call a professional spider control specialist at the first sight of a spider in your home. An experienced pest control technician will find the spiders, eliminate them, and discover the cause of the infestation to prevent future spider infestations. 

Spider-Proofing: Tips For Preventing Spiders In The Home

If you want to spider-proof your home, some of the things that you can do include:

• Store firewood away from your home.
• Repair any moisture problems around your home.
• Seal any small gaps around your windows, doors, and other areas of your home.
• Remove any clutter from your home and yard to eliminate hiding spots for the spiders.
• Have your home inspected to ensure that there are no other pest issues in your home.

If you continue struggling with spiders around your Reno property, call us today. At Celtic Pest Control, we understand how scary and frustrating it can be to have a spider infestation around your home. Our pest control technicians specialize in spider control and know the best way to quickly remove spiders from your home.