Black widow spiders can easily turn a nightmare into reality if they happen to claim your home as their own. However, methods of spider bite prevention have been created to eliminate the fear quickly – and efficiently – without prolonged sleep loss due to an unknown black widow spider occupancy. With this being said, we’re providing excellent information regarding black widow spiders and bite prevention that allow you to fearlessly relax in the … Read More
Black Widow Spiders Characteristics, Habitat, and Life Cycle
Black widow spiders are one of the most feared species of spiders in the U.S. While there is some merit to the reputation, black widows have gotten a bad rep mostly based on misinformation. While it is true that they are aggressive, venomous, and the females have a venom reserve that is larger than the males’, the actually bite of … Read More
Spider Control In Your Home
Spider in your home or workplace can cause a nuisance. Although some of them are harmless, others are harmful and can cause death when they bite someone. Types of Spiders Poisonous The most dangerous spiders include the black widow, brown recluse and hobo. The hobo spider rarely goes above basements or climb on vertical surfaces. The bite of this spider … Read More
Common Pest Control Issues at the End of Summer: Ants and Spiders
By the end of the summer, your home may have already served thousands of unwanted pests. The two most common summer pests that linger indoors are ants and spiders. Since the summer can provide them their needed warm temperature, you may notice the increase of ants and spiders lurking and staying to where they can find their food. Ants will … Read More
Spider Infographic
SPIDERS Spiders are arachnids and not insects. They have eight legs and do not have wings or antennae. Spiders seem to have a bad rap. A lot of people are afraid of them even though most species are harmless to humans. Spiders actually play an important role in our ecosystem – they are predators of various insects and arthropods. … Read More
A Quick Overview of the Black Widow Spider
Identification The black widow spider is considered to be the most venomous spider in North America with the female to be the most dangerous. It is considered the most recognizable pest in the U.S. It is found in almost every state except Alaska, but there are still other shiny black spiders and other similar widow spiders that are mistaken for … Read More
A Quick Overview of the Brown Recluse Spider
The brown recluse spider, more popularly known as the “violin spider”, is one of the most terrifying pests in households. A person can experience really bad skin ulcers, extreme pain, and sometimes complications that can endanger one’s life. The name “violin spider” comes from their violin-shaped patch on the broad, almost heart-shaped cephalothorax. Their overall color is grayish-yellow-brown while the oblong abdomen … Read More
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Chesley Elkins, the general manager at Preventive Pest Control in Albuquerque, NM was featured on 2 KASA providing simple tips on preventing pests as spring arrives. Mr. Elkins discusses the pest threats that exist in New Mexico and how you can protect your businesses and homes this spring.
Different Natural Spider Control to Use in Your Home
Easy Ways to Keep Spiders Out of Your Home You know, we think spiders get a bad rap. They technically are a very beneficial creature and conduct their own type of pest control. Most spiders are harmless, but that does not mean that we still want them in our homes. Clean Your Home Well, we all know what … Read More