Trusted Spider Control Services in Kent, Washtenaw, Jackson & Eaton County Michigan
Most spiders in Michigan are harmless but you don’t want to take chances. If you notice spiders in your home or business, it’s time to call on the experts at Wolverine Pest Services.
With over 20 years of experience, you can depend on our team for complete spider control for your home or business. Organic/green products are available upon request, and we provide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) which is an effective yet environmentally-focused method of pest control.
Wolverine Pest Control is a faith-based veteran and family-owned business that offers fair, competitive pricing and a 30-day guarantee, too. We are licensed and insured through the state of Michigan. Call us today at (517) 999-5008 for spider control services.
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Spider Control Treatment Options
Although we offer standard treatments for spider control, you may want to consider Integrated Pest Management (IPM). With IPM, our first focus is prevention, and we will inspect your home or business to identify likely places where spiders can enter. You may need to caulk crevices around your foundation, remove bushes and trees that are close to your home or business, or move woodpiles, piles of leaves or grass, or other debris that are close to your home or business foundation. We follow these initial preventative steps with spider control methods that pose the least risk to humans, property, and the environment.
When you need spider control, call the experts at veteran and family-owned Wolverine Pest Services. Our faith-based company has been helping homeowners with pest solutions for over 20 years. And with our 30-day guarantee, if the problem occurs again within 30 days of treatment, we will come back at no charge. Contact us today or complete our online form to request a call back
SPIDERS
Many people are scared of spiders. Studies show that 3.5-6% of the world’s population has a fear of them. Spiders have 8 long legs, can be venomous, and some are very big – which can make them even scarier. Even though spiders can be scary, they are also important for our environment. If you want to get rid of spiders in your home, Wolverine Pest Control can help. Do you have creatures crawling around your place that you'd like gone? Then call Wolverine Pest Control for help! We have special services to take care of spiders and keep them away. We make sure to keep your property safe by setting up a barrier and doing treatments over and over so the bugs don’t come back. If you don’t want to see spiders inside, let us help you get rid of them!
What are spiders?
Spiders are creepy crawly creatures with eight legs! There are lots of different kinds of spiders. They can be black, and some even have bright colors like red mark on their back. They have six or eight eyes so that they can see in lots of directions. Spiders are small and generally under3.5 inches. The girls are usually bigger than the boys. The biggest type of spider is a tarantula. Some spiders have venomous fangs, but most do not.
How do spiders make webs?
Spiders are special creatures because they can spin silk webs. Their special glands make proteins that go through two spinnerets in their tummies. The silk is very strong and can stretch for a long time before it breaks. Different spiders build webs in different ways, but the webs all
have tether points that hold them in place and give the spider a safe spot to wait for food.
What are the types of spider webs?
● While there isn’t a particular scientific amount that has been documented, these are the five main types of webs: Funnel web
● Tangled web (aka the cobweb, most common around your house)
● Sheet web
● Orb web (like a wheel with spokes, the kind you might see morning dew on)
● Sperm web (relatively small, used for mating)
Spiders are predators that eat bugs. Many spiders hunt their food while some use webs to catch their prey. Spiders are helpful because they eat bugs that can be a nuisance, like mosquitoes, moths, and flies. Some spiders even eat other spiders to help control their numbers.
These eight-legged creatures love to spin webs in places that are not disturbed. You can find them all around the world in many different heights and climates. Some types of spiders like hot areas the most and you can even find some that live in water! They don't stay in the same spot. When they are young, they make a long silk web that helps them move around with the wind. They can even go up to 2,600 feet!
What are the different types of spiders?
This is a big family of spiders with lots of kinds. They have four sets of eyes, helping them see really well. They like to jump and get their food. They can be black with colorful spots, which can look like a black widow spider. You can find them all over the United States.
Ground spiders (Gnaphosidae)
A family of spiders called wolf spiders live on the ground. They are red, gray, or brown and hunt their prey with their good eyesight. They are big and hairy, and like to hide under rocks, logs, or other things on the ground.
These little spiders are usually yellow or beige and have a pointy shape on their tummies. They are tiny and only get to be ¼ of an inch big. They have dark brown fangs. They eat other spiders and insects that are stuck in their webs. They also eat other bugs' eggs. These spiders like to be active at night. During the day, they hide in their webs which are also known as sacs. Outside, they like to live in bushes, gardens, piles of leaves, and trees. They can be found all over the United States, usually in warm places.
These spiders have long front legs and move like a crab — either backwards or sideways. They are usually gray or brown and about the size of half a inch. They don't make webs; they just hide and wait for something to come by so they can catch it.
In the United States, there are spiders like the black widow and brown recluse which are poisonous. Generally, these spiders are not dangerous unless they are scared and bite to protect themselves. Usually, the spider bite only causes irritation on the skin. If a venomous spider bite you, it is best to go and see a doctor as the venom from the bite can cause extreme reactions in some people. There is more information on how to identify spider bites and what to do if you come across a venomous spider.
What are the signs and symptoms of a spider bite?
Redness, pain, and swelling are typical symptoms of a harmless spider bite. If you’ve got flu-like symptoms including but not limited to the following, medical attention is highly recommended:
● Nausea
● Chills or fever
● Cramping
● Tremors
● Sweating
● Skin ulcer with dead skin around it
It’s best to be careful, so if you or someone in your family see any of the signs from a poisonous bite, talk to a doctor.
What to do if you find a black widow spider
If you see a spider with a red hourglass shape on its back, you might be looking at a black widow. Don’t try to touch it! Even though it won’t normally kill you, its bite can still cause a lot of pain and hurt. It can make you sick, cause nerve damage, and be more dangerous for kids and
older people. If you find one, give us a call right away.
What to do if you find a brown recluse spider
The brown recluse spider can be seen in many places in the United States. From Texas to Florida and up to Ohio, these spiders are usually living outside, like in rotting tree bark. But, they can also be found inside if there is old cardboard or something similar lying around. If you get bit by one of these spiders, you should go to the doctor right away. It’s not usually deadly, but it can cause some damage to the area of the bite. If you find one of these spiders in your house, garage, or yard, contact us for help.
We handle a wide variety of common spiders across the country, including:
● American house spiders
● Brown recluse spiders
● Hobo spiders
● Long-bodied cellar spiders
● Wolf spiders
● Black widows
Many people know that some spiders can be dangerous. But most spiders that we see every day won’t hurt us. All spiders have venom, but it isn’t usually strong enough to make us feel more than a little bit of pain or itchiness. In fact, spiders help us by eating other bugs that we don’t want in our homes. Even so, it’s ok if you don’t want them in your house and prefer to keep them outside.
Tips for at home
If spiders are a problem, there are some steps you can take to keep them away. An exterminator near you may need to be called if the issue is bad, but you can help. To make sure spiders don’t bother you, do things to prevent them from coming around. If you think the spiders are too much, contact us to get your home or business treated to get rid of them.
● Seal up cracks in your foundation, exterior walls, and spaces around air conditioners.
● Keep storage areas in your home are neat, organized, and free of clutter.
● Repair or replace torn window screens and screens over roofline vent holes.
● Keep outbuilding windows and doors closed.
● Caulk any gaps around windows and doors; install weatherstripping.
● Regularly remove spider webs from your home
● Remove woodpiles, rock piles, leaf piles, and fallen trees from your property.
