Spiders

It probably won’t surprise you to learn that arachnophobia (the fear of spiders) is one of the most widespread phobias in the United States. It’s not uncommon to see someone freeze or panic when they see even the tiniest spider, and while the vast majority of spiders in the Greenville, South Carolina area are completely harmless, it’s still understandable that you wouldn’t want them invading your home in huge numbers

With Pest Authority of Greenville and the Upstate’s spider control services, you’ll never have to deal with a spider infestation again. Our Barrier 360 treatment is preventative pest control done right. Barrier 360 is applied around the exterior of your home and creates a spider-proof boundary that keeps spiders out for good. Barrier 360 doesn’t just work on spiders. It also stops 12 other pests that are common in the Clemson, South Carolina area from getting inside with the same treatment. We wanted to give our community a cost-effective, environmentally responsible way to keep their homes pest-free, and we’re proud to offer Barrier 360 to you and your family.

Customer service is always our priority, and we make sure to work with pest control technicians who are friendly, experienced, and professional. With our 100% satisfaction guarantee and no contracts or commitments policy, you won’t have to worry about sinking a ton of money into treatments that aren’t working because you signed an annual contract. We’ll never pressure you to sign a long-term contract, and if pests get inside, we’ll reevaluate and retreat at no extra cost to you.

We proudly offer the highest quality spider control services to the Greenville, Clemson, and Spartanburg, South Carolina surrounding areas. No Contracts. No Commitments. No Spiders. Guaranteed.

Common Species of Dangerous Spiders:

  1.   Brown Recluse


These spiders are also called fiddleback or violin spiders in some parts of the United States because of the dark, violin-shaped marking on their bodies. Brown recluse spiders prefer to hide in dark places like attics, cupboards, and wood piles. If you’re working outside or cleaning out your attic or other storage spaces, be sure to wear gloves and tuck your pants into your shoes to avoid being bitten. In extreme cases, a brown recluse bite can lead to necrosis, a condition where living cells die. In less extreme cases, a brown recluse bite will cause symptoms including fever, nausea, itching, muscle pain, and convulsions. You should seek medical attention immediately if you suspect you have been bitten by a brown recluse

 

  1.   Black Widow


Black widows are probably the spider that first comes to your mind when you think of venomous spiders. They have a striking appearance due to their jet-black bodies and a bright red hourglass or striped marking on their abdomen. Female black widows are considered to be the most venomous spider in the United States, and their venom is 15 times more toxic than that of a rattlesnake. However, very few – less than 1% – of people bitten by a black widow die as a result of the bite. Symptoms of a bite typically include hypertension, nausea, abdominal pain, and paralysis of the diaphragm that causes difficulty breathing. You’re most likely to find black widows nesting in covered, dark places like mailboxes and underneath outdoor furniture. They typically keep to themselves but will become aggressive when threatened.

  1.   Hobo Spider


Hobo spiders appear in various shades of brown and are particularly hard to identify due to the fact that they so closely resemble so many other species of spiders, including the brown recluse. Because of this, the effects of a hobo spider bite have not been conclusively confirmed. Hobo spider bites were at one time thought to cause necrosis, but this could very well be due to misidentifying brown recluse spiders as hobo spiders. However, if you suspect you’ve been bitten by a hobo spider, it’s still always best to seek immediate medical attention. Hobo spiders are most prevalent in the Pacific Northwest United States and typically prefer to hide away in damp, dark places like basements, garages, and crawl spaces.

 

How to Avoid Spider Bites & Infestations:

  • Shake out your shoes – especially boots – before putting them on.
  • Clean out your gutters regularly.
  • Cut back trees and bushes so that their branches aren’t touching your house.
  • Move your bed away from the walls and make sure your curtains aren’t touching your bed.
  • Get rid of bed skirts, especially those that touch the floor.
  • Shake out any clothes or linens that have been on the floor and inspect them thoroughly before use.
  • Get rid of clutter, especially paper and cardboard boxes.
  • Store your off-season clothing in sealed plastic bags and store your shoes in sealed plastic boxes.