Spiders
All true spiders are arachnids and have 8 legs, web spinning glands and almost all are venomous. All spiders are capable of spinning webs, but some use the webs to catch prey and others do not. The spiders that don't use webs to catch prey are called "hunting spiders" because they actively hunt their prey. They will however use the silk material to make drag/retreat lines for escaping from predators, for protecting egg sacs or for building resting areas. As mentioned nearly all spiders use venom for feeding, but there are varying degrees of how toxic the venom is to humans and other mammals. Sometimes the bite isn't toxic at all to us. They use the venom to paralyze their prey, and once they are ready to feed they vomit digestive fluid on or in them to somewhat liquefy the meat, then feed on the juices and semi solid parts of the meal. They may also bite people if they feel threatened.
Spiders are very beneficial animals because they keep insect populations down but become a pest when they enter structures or properties.
Brown Recluse/ Desert Recluse
There are about a dozen or so species of recluse spiders in the U.S. The most famous of course is the Brown Recluse which is most often found in the midwest and southern states. Here in the Arizona desert we have the Desert Recluse which is a close relative of the Brown Recluse.
Their bodies are about 1/3 to 1/2 inch with a leg span of 1 to 2 inches.
They are also known as "Arizona Brown Spiders" or "Fiddle Back" or "Violin Spiders" due to a violin shaped coloring on their backs. This marking is not as obvious in "Desert Recluse" species compared to the "Brown Recluse".
Another unique feature they have is that they have 6 eyes aligned in pairs of 2. Most other spiders have 8 eyes. This is important in identifying them as some other spiders also have similar markings to the violin shape.
These spiders are hunting spiders and do not use webs to catch their prey.
They are very shy (hence the name recluse) and most often stay in undisturbed areas close to the ground when hunting or resting.
The bite from a recluse spider is extremely toxic to people but there has never been a scientifically confirmed report of a human dying from a bite. However, because their venom is a necrotoxin which means it kills tissue cells, a lesion or ulcer could develop in the area leading to infection. If you feel you may have been bitten by a Recluse it is advisable to seek medical attention and if possible bring the dead spider for proper I.D. by medical officials.
For questions about the Desert Recluse call Kyle's Pest Solution @ 623-760-6025
Black widows
Black widows are considered to be the most venomous spiders in the U.S. and are very common in the Phoenix area. Females are large about 1/2 inch to 1 and 1/2 inches with large bulb-like abdomens. They are usually a shiny black with a red or orange hour glass marking on the underside of the abdomen. Immature stages maybe a brown color. A close relative of the Black Widow is the Brown Widow with very few differences other than color. The Brown Widow is not common in Arizona but becoming more common in California so it's not impossible to find them here.
Black Widows spin very thick and irregular webs to catch prey. When the web is torn it has a distinct tearing sound because it is so thick. They are often found in sheds, under patio furniture, around yard equipment or other areas that remain undisturbed.
Males are smaller than females and sometimes not recognized as a Black Widow. Male widow bites are not known to be toxic to humans.
The Black Widow gets it's name from the behavior of the females killing the males and feeding on them after mating.
Symptoms of a bite from a Black Widow are muscle spasms and cramps
Fever, nausea, sweating or vomiting
restlessness or shock and extremely high blood pressure
If you think you may have been bitten seek medical attention immediately
To schedule an appointment for Black Widow control call Kyle's Pest Solution @ 623-760-6025
Wolf Spiders
Wolf Spiders are large, hairy spiders. Their bodies alone can get up to 2 inches in length. They have long legs so with the leg span they can be almost as large as tarantulas. Wolf Spiders are hunting spiders and are active at night. They can be seen roaming the ground or up in eaves especially near lights.
Their color ranges from gray to brown to black.
They aren't considered extremely dangerous to humans but a bite can be very painful and result in swelling, redness or darkening of the area. These symptoms can last up to 10 days. There is also a chance of secondary infection
Tarantulas
The sight of Tarantulas are what many people's nightmares are made of. Some tarantulas in the world can be quite venomous. However the Tarantula species we have here does not have a potent venom. It is called the "Desert Tarantula" or "Arizona Blonde Tarantula" among other names. These spiders are relatively docile and bites to humans and pets are rare. Although If disturbed a tarantula may shed hairs off it's abdomen which could cause irritation to skin and eyes. We are more likely to have this happen than to be bitten.
Adults can be about 3 or 4 inches big.
Males live about 10-12 years and females live up to 25.
They live in burrows under ground with webbing at the entrance to help prevent loose soil from collapsing on it's self.
They hunt at night feeding on smaller insects or arachnids.
Often tarantulas are seen during mating season when they wander searching for a mate. Or after a heavy rain they may be flushed out of their burrows. Chemical control of tarantulas is not necessary. If one is on your property or in your house it simply needs to be relocated and sealing points of entry could be a way to keep them from wandering in.
Controlling Spiders
Spiders can be found in a variety of places. In the home, under patio furniture, eaves of the roof, siding trim and so on.
Control of spiders requires an inspection of areas where they have been seen and environmental conditions that maybe attracting them. Followed by thorough treatment of such areas, perimeter of structures and property and reducing conditions that are drawing their presence. Continual treatment is recommended as spiders are constant invaders of properties.
Call Kyle's Pest Solution 623-760-6025 for thorough spider control!!
All true spiders are arachnids and have 8 legs, web spinning glands and almost all are venomous. All spiders are capable of spinning webs, but some use the webs to catch prey and others do not. The spiders that don't use webs to catch prey are called "hunting spiders" because they actively hunt their prey. They will however use the silk material to make drag/retreat lines for escaping from predators, for protecting egg sacs or for building resting areas. As mentioned nearly all spiders use venom for feeding, but there are varying degrees of how toxic the venom is to humans and other mammals. Sometimes the bite isn't toxic at all to us. They use the venom to paralyze their prey, and once they are ready to feed they vomit digestive fluid on or in them to somewhat liquefy the meat, then feed on the juices and semi solid parts of the meal. They may also bite people if they feel threatened.
Spiders are very beneficial animals because they keep insect populations down but become a pest when they enter structures or properties.
Brown Recluse/ Desert Recluse
There are about a dozen or so species of recluse spiders in the U.S. The most famous of course is the Brown Recluse which is most often found in the midwest and southern states. Here in the Arizona desert we have the Desert Recluse which is a close relative of the Brown Recluse.
Their bodies are about 1/3 to 1/2 inch with a leg span of 1 to 2 inches.
They are also known as "Arizona Brown Spiders" or "Fiddle Back" or "Violin Spiders" due to a violin shaped coloring on their backs. This marking is not as obvious in "Desert Recluse" species compared to the "Brown Recluse".
Another unique feature they have is that they have 6 eyes aligned in pairs of 2. Most other spiders have 8 eyes. This is important in identifying them as some other spiders also have similar markings to the violin shape.
These spiders are hunting spiders and do not use webs to catch their prey.
They are very shy (hence the name recluse) and most often stay in undisturbed areas close to the ground when hunting or resting.
The bite from a recluse spider is extremely toxic to people but there has never been a scientifically confirmed report of a human dying from a bite. However, because their venom is a necrotoxin which means it kills tissue cells, a lesion or ulcer could develop in the area leading to infection. If you feel you may have been bitten by a Recluse it is advisable to seek medical attention and if possible bring the dead spider for proper I.D. by medical officials.
For questions about the Desert Recluse call Kyle's Pest Solution @ 623-760-6025
Black widows
Black widows are considered to be the most venomous spiders in the U.S. and are very common in the Phoenix area. Females are large about 1/2 inch to 1 and 1/2 inches with large bulb-like abdomens. They are usually a shiny black with a red or orange hour glass marking on the underside of the abdomen. Immature stages maybe a brown color. A close relative of the Black Widow is the Brown Widow with very few differences other than color. The Brown Widow is not common in Arizona but becoming more common in California so it's not impossible to find them here.
Black Widows spin very thick and irregular webs to catch prey. When the web is torn it has a distinct tearing sound because it is so thick. They are often found in sheds, under patio furniture, around yard equipment or other areas that remain undisturbed.
Males are smaller than females and sometimes not recognized as a Black Widow. Male widow bites are not known to be toxic to humans.
The Black Widow gets it's name from the behavior of the females killing the males and feeding on them after mating.
Symptoms of a bite from a Black Widow are muscle spasms and cramps
Fever, nausea, sweating or vomiting
restlessness or shock and extremely high blood pressure
If you think you may have been bitten seek medical attention immediately
To schedule an appointment for Black Widow control call Kyle's Pest Solution @ 623-760-6025
Wolf Spiders
Wolf Spiders are large, hairy spiders. Their bodies alone can get up to 2 inches in length. They have long legs so with the leg span they can be almost as large as tarantulas. Wolf Spiders are hunting spiders and are active at night. They can be seen roaming the ground or up in eaves especially near lights.
Their color ranges from gray to brown to black.
They aren't considered extremely dangerous to humans but a bite can be very painful and result in swelling, redness or darkening of the area. These symptoms can last up to 10 days. There is also a chance of secondary infection
Tarantulas
The sight of Tarantulas are what many people's nightmares are made of. Some tarantulas in the world can be quite venomous. However the Tarantula species we have here does not have a potent venom. It is called the "Desert Tarantula" or "Arizona Blonde Tarantula" among other names. These spiders are relatively docile and bites to humans and pets are rare. Although If disturbed a tarantula may shed hairs off it's abdomen which could cause irritation to skin and eyes. We are more likely to have this happen than to be bitten.
Adults can be about 3 or 4 inches big.
Males live about 10-12 years and females live up to 25.
They live in burrows under ground with webbing at the entrance to help prevent loose soil from collapsing on it's self.
They hunt at night feeding on smaller insects or arachnids.
Often tarantulas are seen during mating season when they wander searching for a mate. Or after a heavy rain they may be flushed out of their burrows. Chemical control of tarantulas is not necessary. If one is on your property or in your house it simply needs to be relocated and sealing points of entry could be a way to keep them from wandering in.
Controlling Spiders
Spiders can be found in a variety of places. In the home, under patio furniture, eaves of the roof, siding trim and so on.
Control of spiders requires an inspection of areas where they have been seen and environmental conditions that maybe attracting them. Followed by thorough treatment of such areas, perimeter of structures and property and reducing conditions that are drawing their presence. Continual treatment is recommended as spiders are constant invaders of properties.
Call Kyle's Pest Solution 623-760-6025 for thorough spider control!!