Fox Pest Control’s Lexington Spider Exterminator Service

Ever seen the movie “Arachnophobia?” If you have, you probably have a flashback to it every time you feel something crawling on you. Sometimes, it’s just your imagination, but it’s not those “sometimes” that you’re worried about — it’s the other times when you look down to see an actual eight-legged creature climbing up your leg. Thankfully, “Arachnophobia” is an exaggerated and unrealistic representation of spiders. Nevertheless, Fox Pest Control wants to help you get rid of spiders in Lexington, and to  keep your family protected from them, no matter how deadly they may be.

Signs of a Spider Infestation

You might already know you have a spider infestation, but here are a couple of the most common signs spider exterminators look for in the Lexington area.

Things You Need to Know About Spiders

• Around 3000 species of spiders live in North America – probably not that many in Lexington. Most of these are nontoxic to humans, like the yellow sac spider and domestic house spider. However, there are a couple spiders you need to look out for: 
• The Brown Recluse
  • Most common in the southern states, this spider has a potentially lethal bite.
  • Its venom is necrotic, meaning it kills living tissue. 
  • To identify a brown recluse, look for a sandy brown spider with a dark, violin shaped mark on its body. 
  • This spider will likely be hiding in a dark, secluded area —  hence its name. 
• The Black Widow
  • A common venomous spider in the United States. 
  • Female black widows are much more dangerous than their relatively harmless male counterparts. 
  • A female black widow’s body is about one-half inch long with a trademark red hourglass on the underside of the belly. The rest of the body and the legs are a shiny black color.
  • Drop-for-drop, a female black widow’s venom is thought to be 15 times stronger than  rattlesnake venom, although, in most cases, not enough of the spider’s venom is released to be fatal.
  • Unlike the brown recluse’s venom, a black widow’s poison affects the nervous system, not the tissue.
• Although most spiders aren’t as dangerous as the brown recluse or black widow, it’s best not to wait too long before seeking professional help if you have a spider infestation.

Helpful Spider Prevention Tips:  

• Seal common entry points.
• Reduce access to food by turning off exterior lights at night to prevent bugs from getting inside
• Reduce moisture in and around the home.
• Reduce hiding places by cleaning corners and vacuuming often.
• Dust along walls and ceiling where spiders build webs.

How Do I Get Rid Of Spiders?