Black Widow Spider

The black widow spider is considered to be one of most venomous spiders. Only the female black widow is dangerous to humans; males and juveniles are harmless. The female black widow spider, seldom causes death as it injects a very small amount of poison when it bites. Black widows spin webs that are irregular in shape, and the silk is stronger than almost all other arachnids. Black widows are found on the underside of rocks, plants, stairways and debris. Like most arachnids, the black widow preys on insects. Prey include a variety of insects, beetles and cockroaches and other arthropods. After ensnaring its prey in the web, the black widow makes small punctures in the victim’s body and sucks out the liquid contents. The female black widow may live for more than a year and a half.

Brown Recluse Spiders

The brown recluse spider has a dark brown violin shape on its back. This species prefers to live in warm, dry and dark environments, such as woodpiles, closets or crawl spaces. The brown recluse bites, typically when a hand or foot reaches into a shoe or piece of clothing. The brown recluse venom can cause severe allergic reactions, notably in children, or the elderly. Stack firewood at least twenty-five feet from your home and keep the wood off the ground to deter spiders from hiding in the wood. Clothes and shoes left on the floor, must be shaken out before wearing. If you suspect that you may have a brown recluse spider infestation please email Sniper Services for a free consultation.