Download Article Show Download Article Spiders can be very useful in controlling the populations of harmful insects in your garden—and most of the spiders you see around your home are harmless. Unfortunately, the bite of a black widow spider can be very painful and even deadly, which makes them a dangerous pest and not a creature you want around your home. There are several ways to eliminate Black Widow spiders from your house and garden and to prevent them from returning. Exercise caution and follow the correct safety procedures.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To get rid of black widow spiders, locate the webs during the daytime when the spiders are inactive. Next, put on protective clothing like thick gloves and boots and return to the webs once the sun goes down. You can spray a non-residual spray insecticide directly onto the spiders to kill them, squash them with a shoe, or vacuum them up with an attachment. Then, search the web for egg sacs and vacuum them up or spray them liberally with insecticide. For tips on preventing black widows from building webs in or near your home, read on! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 830,621 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?Are black widows good to have around?Black widow spiders help maintain balance in the ecosystem by eating pest insects like flies and mosquitoes, and insects that harm plants, such as locusts and caterpillars. Despite their many benefits, black widows can attack humans if they feel threatened.
Should I kill a black widow or leave it alone?Black Widow spiders are good neighbours, and will more than likely leave you alone, if you leave them alone. This was the advice from Andre Ngo, director of research and curriculum for Reptilia, a reptile zoo located in Vaughan.
What should I do with a black widow spider?Black widow spiders are fast movers, especially if they feel threatened. You can try using an insecticide spray or vacuuming up the spider, but the safest thing to do is to call a professional pest company. To keep them out of your home, seal any entry point gaps with foam or caulk near the foundation.
Does one black widow mean more?Black Widow Spider Bites
Unfortunately if you see one black widow, there are likely more. Females are known to be aggressive and bite in defense, especially after laying, and when guarding their eggs. The female venom is much more potent than the males. However most bites can be treated and some not even medically.
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