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Are Black Widow Spiders Making A Home In Your Home?

September 22, 2011

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Arkansas is home to many spiders including the black widow spider; McCauley provides accurate Arkansas spider identification and effective spider control in Arkansas

The black widow spider is probably one of the most recognizable Arkansas spiders found in homes throughout Benton, Little Rock, Hot Springs and across the state. These spiders prefer to spin their webs outdoors, in dark, secluded places, usually near the ground, but can also be found inside our homes in the dark corners of garages, sheds, basements and crawl spaces; where ever there is an ample amount of wandering insects for them to feast on. McCauley Services, a longtime Arkansas pest control company, understands just how terrifying the thought of sharing your home with black widow spiders can be, which is why they’d like to offer a few tips to Arkansas homeowners that will help keep black widow spiders out.

• Inspect your home- Look for small holes, cracks or crevices around any wires, cables, outdoor faucets, electrical outlets or vents; fill in with caulking

• Seal any cracks in your foundation

• Replace or repair any torn or damaged screens

• Apply weather stripping around your windows and doors

• Install door sweeps

• Keep your kitchen clean; this will discourage other pests that black widows like to eat

• Trim back any trees and shrubs, paying close attention to ivy

• Get rid of any rock piles or yard debris around your property; this provides black widows ideal hiding places

• Do not store fire wood near your home and remember to wear gloves when moving wood to prevent a black widow spider bite

• Use a yellow light bulb for your outdoor lighting; insects, otherwise known as spider food are attracted to white light, brush down any webs on outdoor lighting frequently

• Do not store items loosely, keep unused blankets, old clothing and other items in plastic containers with tight-fitting lids; do not store items in cardboard boxes, these are easily accessed by black widow spiders

If you have already noticed black widow spiders inside your home, McCauley Services is ready to help. We offer accurate Arkansas spider identification as well as effective residential spider control in Arkansas that will help you get rid of black widow spiders and the other insects that attract these 8 legged arachnids! For the very best Arkansas pest control, contact McCauley Services; we are ready to help you Protect What Matters Most!

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