BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS
Black Widow Spiders
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Identifying Black Widow Spiders
The female black widow is easily recognizable and important to distinguish for safety.
Physical Characteristics
The body of the female black widow is about ½ inch long, glossy with a nearly globe-like abdomen.
Distinctive Markings
The abdomen has two triangular red spots on its underside arranged in such a way that the spots look like an hourglass.
Understanding Black Widow Reproduction
Learn about the life cycle and reproductive habits of these dangerous spiders.
Egg Laying & Quantity
Black widow spiders lay their eggs in silken sacs which they protect in their nests. A female produces from 6 to 21 sacs during her lifetime, each containing 185 to 464 eggs.
Spiderling Development & Dispersion
The young spiderlings remain in the case until the second molt. They live in the vicinity of the nest for two to three weeks before producing long threads of silk that help them float away, much like kites float.
Lifespan
Females live up to three years and males approximately 180 days.
Black Widow Behavior & Dangers
Understanding their habits helps in preventing encounters and mitigating risks.
Preferred Habitats
Black widows are shy, preferring to build their webs in a dry protected location where their prey is likely to travel. Outdoors they can be found among rocks and wood piles, under decks, in hollow stumps, rodent burrows, beneath benches, etc. They prefer basements, crawls spaces, and garages in structures as well as other protected areas.
“Widow” Name Origin
Females often eat the males after mating, thus giving them their rather morbid name.
Venom & Bites
Females produce a neurotoxin poison, and do bite if disturbed or handled roughly. Each year several deaths are attributed to the bite of black widow spiders a result of anaphylactic reactions. However, in most cases, the bite is no worse than a wasp sting.
Professional Black Widow Elimination
Our proven 4-step process ensures complete elimination and long-term prevention
Inspection
Thorough examination to identify presence, nesting areas, and assess infestation severity of black widow spiders.
Custom Plan
Develop targeted treatment strategy based on the specific black widow situation and your property’s needs.
Treatment
Apply professional-grade solutions to eliminate black widow spiders and their webs, focusing on high-risk areas.
Prevention
Ongoing monitoring and preventative measures to ensure black widows do not return, offering long-term protection.
Keep Black Widows Away
Simple steps to reduce black widow attraction and prevent future infestations.
Seal Entry Points
Seal cracks and crevices in your home’s foundation, walls, and around windows and doors to prevent spiders from entering.
Reduce Outdoor Hiding Spots
Clear away woodpiles, rocks, debris, and dense vegetation near your home where black widows often build their webs.
Manage Outdoor Lighting
Exterior lights can attract insects, which in turn attract spiders. Use yellow “bug lights” or motion-sensor lights to minimize attraction.
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