Spiders are probably the most feared pest in Greensboro, North Carolina, and throughout the country. Even people who aren’t that scared of spiders sometimes fear that spiders can harm them through their bites, but the truth is that most spiders in the area are just nuisance pests.
All spiders do have the ability to bite and inject venom. It’s just that most spider species in the country don’t have potent enough venom to harm people. Of course, bites are still rather unpleasant, but most spider bites aren’t a cause for medical concern. However, because spiders can be so upsetting to look at and rather concerning if they do bite, most people still want to keep them away.
To help you protect your home from spiders, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about common species in the area and how to prevent them.
Guide To Greensboro Spiders
While it’s true that most spiders are nuisance pests, it’s important to know that there are two species in the area that, while not super common, are considered dangerous. These are the brown recluse and the black widow.
The brown recluse is a tan color with no markings on its legs and a violin shape behind its head. Black widow spiders are jet black with red hourglass-shaped markings on their bellies and round, bulbous bodies.
However, you’re more likely to see other species in the area such as the cellar spider that is usually a yellowish-tan color and has extremely long spindly legs, or the wolf spider that is tan, brown, and black with strong, stout, and hairy legs.
Five Spider Prevention Tips
Whether you’re dealing with nuisance spiders or more dangerous ones, prevention is always easier than eradication. The following five measures can help keep spiders away from your property by addressing the underlying factors that draw them around in the first place, such as:
Focus on preventing small insects as this is the main reason spiders come around as they hunt for prey. You should start by covering all garbage cans with lids and cleaning up food and drink spills right away.
- Make it more difficult for spiders and their prey to get inside by installing door sweeps and fixing broken screens. You should also fill up any cracks or holes in the exterior walls and foundation of the home using caulk and foam insulation.
- Keep firewood stored at least 30 feet away from the exterior of your house in a clean, dry location.
- Regularly clean up yard debris including dead leaves and grass clippings. Also, remove any pet food from the outside and store it indoors instead.
- Remove old webs from both inside and outside of your home, and generally keep your property free of excess clutter and trash.
- Reducing entry points and meal options for spiders will help deter spiders from coming into your Greensboro home but they won't be enough to get spiders out.
How To Remove Spiders
If you’re already dealing with spiders around your property, or just want to prevent them in the future, the best way to do so is with assistance from Go-Forth Home Services. With over 60 years of pest control experience, you can count on us to provide exemplary prevention and eradication services for spiders and other pests.
We can address spiders and their pest prey, and we even offer free quotes to make it easy to get started. Contact us today to learn about our residential pest control plans.