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Spider Control & Prevention

From harmless house spiders to venomous recluses, we handle them all.

Spiders

Most spiders are harmless, but a few, brown recluses and black widows, can send you to the ER. Even the harmless ones multiply fast in Florida's climate, and heavy webbing is usually a sign of a bigger pest problem (spiders eat other bugs). Treat the spiders and the food source.

Why Spiders Are a Problem

The risks go beyond the nuisance. Here's why spiders need to be dealt with fast.

  • Brown recluse and black widow bites require medical attention
  • Webs are unsightly and hard to keep up with
  • Heavy spider activity = other pests are feeding them
  • Common in garages, sheds, eaves, and basements
  • Some species bite when threatened (even non-venomous ones)

Signs You Have Spiders

Know what to look for. Early detection means faster, cheaper treatment.

  • Webs in corners, eaves, around outdoor lights
  • Egg sacs (small, round, silk-wrapped) in garages or sheds
  • Spider sightings in bathrooms, basements, closets
  • Unexplained bites with two puncture marks
  • Shed spider skins on surfaces

How Bugstinct Treats Spiders

A professional, thorough approach, not a surface-level spray.

  1. 1 Full exterior web removal and treatment around eaves, lights, entry points
  2. 2 Interior spot treatment in garages, basements, closets
  3. 3 Treatment of the underlying pest population (their food source)
  4. 4 Exclusion, sealing gaps around doors, windows, utility penetrations
  5. 5 Recurring service to keep webs and new spiders down

Why DIY Fails

Spraying a spider kills that one spider. New ones move right back in if there's food (other insects) and shelter. Full spider control means treating the property-wide pest population and sealing entry points, which requires a professional plan.

Spiders FAQs

The most common questions we hear from homeowners.

How do I know if it's a brown recluse?
Violin-shaped marking on the back, six eyes (most spiders have eight). If unsure, don't handle. Call us.
Why do I have so many spiders?
You likely have a healthy population of other bugs feeding them. Treating the whole property fixes both.
Are spider sprays safe for pets?
Yes. Once dry, professional products are pet-safe.

Seeing Too Many Webs?

Schedule your spider treatment with Bugstinct and get a cleaner, safer, web-free home.

Call (954) 671-0634