Spider Control in Southern California

There are over 1,000 species of spiders native to California, and that means your spider infestation may be completely different than a friend or neighbor just a few blocks away. In some cases, you may be dealing with a variety of spiders, while in other cases, we see a large presence of one particular species on one property. Most spiders are actually beneficial, fulfilling their role as predators of other invasive insects. Generally, a spider won’t try to bite a person unless it’s been squeezed, laid on, or similarly provoked to defend itself. The most common spider bites in Southern California are attributed to Black Widow and Brown Widow spiders. The venom from their bites can cause reactions ranging from mild to severe. Other common spiders in Southern California include Orb Weaver spiders, Cellar spiders, and Common House Spiders. How can you know if the presence of spiders in your Southern California home or business has become an infestation that needs to be controlled?