PHILADELPHIA PA SPIDER EXTERMINATOR
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CAN EXTERMINATORS GET RID OF SPIDERS?
Yes, an exterminator can help get rid of a spider infestation in your Philadelphia home or office. The process involves a thorough inspection of the structure to discover where the spiders are, and how they are getting inside. A spider infestation could lead the exterminator to discover a separate pest issue that is attracting the spiders, so both the spiders and the separate pest problem would need to be treated.
Entry points where spiders and other pests have entered the home will be sealed. Specifically, for spiders, the pest control provider will spray a specialized EPA-approved insecticide around the outside and inside of the home. Granules are also placed around the perimeter of the home, which keeps small insects like spiders from moving indoors. Together, these two treatment procedures should eliminate the spider population within a span of two weeks.
HOW DO I GET RID OF SPIDERS IN MY HOUSE?
The only way to fully ensure that spiders are completely eradicated is to acquire assistance from an experienced exterminator. However, there are preventative measures that can be taken to make it more difficult for spiders to gain entry. Removing clutter both in and around the home or office gives spiders less places to hide or build webs. Sealing cracks or other points of entry will keep spiders out, as well as putting protective screens over your windows. If webs are noticed around the structure, they should be removed immediately.
WHEN SHOULD YOU CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SPIDERS?
If numerous amounts of spiders are seen, it may be that they are being attracted by the presence of another pest that is serving as an ample food supply. Calling an exterminator will help not only get rid of the spiders, but help discover the root of the problem.
SHOULD I KILL SPIDERS IN MY HOME?
It is important to keep in mind that spiders are beneficial to the ecosystem and can actually help keep other pests out of your home. If only one or two spiders are noticed, no action needs to be taken. Conversely, they can be captured and released outdoors.
However, observing a constant stream of spiders can be a sign of a deeper problem, and an exterminator should be called at this point in order to identify the issue. This is true even if it is believed that all of the spiders were killed. That's because entry points should be located and sealed to help prevent future occurrences. An exterminator is trained to discover the source and help protect identify and treat other infestations that may be a cause of the existing spider problem.
WHY AM I GETTING A LOT OF SPIDERS IN MY HOUSE?
The primary reasons spiders are seeking out your home or office is because it provides a safe place for them to live and lay their eggs. Food also attracts them, and since they eat other pests, they may be feasting from another infestation that has not been detected. If an unusual number of spiders are being seen, it is likely an indication of another problem. If multiple spiders appear suddenly, these may be males searching for mates.
DOES SPRAYING FOR SPIDERS WORK?
Yes, the use of professional-grade sprays can be an effective treatment in eradicating a spider population. Although spiders have longer legs which allows them to keep their torsos above surfaces,
professional sprays leave an active residue that is able to kill spiders when walked on.
WHAT CAN I SPRAY AROUND MY HOUSE FOR SPIDERS?
Beware of DYI solutions. Often, these “solutions” are ineffective at best, and could actually make the situation worse. If spiders have been attracted to the structure as a result of a separate infestation, the other pests could cause injury, illness, or damage depending on the type of insect involved.
HOW MUCH IS A PEST CONTROL SERVICE?
The price of spider control will depend on the extent of the problem. Severe infestations are more costly to eradicate. Also, if spiders are being attracted due to an entirely separate infestation, there may be a separate charge involved depending on the secondary issue itself. While this may seem expensive, untreated infestations can prove a health risk to people and pests, and also result in damage to the home or office.
DO SPIDERS REMEMBER YOU?
Spiders have an extremely basic nervous system that focuses primarily on the needs for survival. They do not have the mental capacity to remember faces. Spiders do not get angry. If being chased, captured, or killed, they react in fear, but this is forgotten once the danger is passed and they move on or die.
DOES ONE SPIDER MEAN MORE?
If you see a spider in your home or office, there is a good chance there are more. A few spiders will be aware that there is a presence of food, but they usually try to avoid being out in the open, which is why only one may be seen at a time. Spiders do not present an issue unless a constant number of them are being seen, which is a good indication of a deeper problem.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DESTROY A SPIDER WEB?
A spider may initially try to rebuild its web after its been destroyed. However, repeated destruction will send the message that the spider is not welcome, and it will relocate. Destroying webs is likely the easiest method for discouraging the presence of spiders, but an exterminator should be called if numerous spiders are constantly appearing.
WHAT ATTRACTS SPIDERS IN YOUR HOUSE?
Usually, spiders will enter a structure if it is thought there is food available in the form of other pests. However, there could be other reasons home or office is viewed as being attractive to them. Spiders like areas with moisture, so this may attract them to basements and other damp areas. Other types of spiders prefer dry areas, so they will be found near vents or attics. This mix of environmental and predatory factors can lure spiders.
HOW DO YOU KEEP COBWEBS FROM COMING BACK?
Cleanliness and diligence are important in keeping your home web free. Get rid of webs as soon as they are seen, and regularly clean the home or office, doing a sweep for webs once a week. Keep clutter to a minimum so that spiders have less places to build their webs.
Spider treatment will involve the detection and elimination of all webs. If this is not done, the spiders are likely to re-infest the structure. Generally, it is not possible to completely eliminate spiders with do-it-yourself products. As such, successful spider eradication should be left for a pest control professional who has the tools and experience to get the job done safely and effectively.
At Newtown Termite & Pest Control, Inc., we don't take your spider problems lightly. That's why we use a multifaceted process including the treatment of wall voids, attics, and cracks and crevices throughout the premise with gels, dusts, and other specialized products.
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