Spiders Control

Spiders represent the most numerous order of the arachnid class. Spiders constitute a very particular group as described below.

Description of spiders

Spiders are not insects, beyond their size and structure. They are more closely related to other arthropods such as crustaceans or myriapods. For the most part, they possess glands specialised in poisonous substances. These are substances with which they paralyse their prey to feed. Another distinguishing feature is that they produce a highly specialised and resistant fabric: the spider web. This is used in the manufacture of traps to catch prey, to protect their habitat or to move around. Their body is divided into two large regions called tagmae. A cephalothorax that includes its head and abdomen separated axially. It has eight legs that give it extraordinary locomotion. They vary in size, with some as small as 0.5 mm, and others as large as 9 cm. With their legs extended, they can reach a wingspan of more than 20 cm. They are survivors of the great extinction catastrophes of the Carboniferous, a period when giant spiders existed. They are essentially predatory and solitary. Their solitary habits make them stealthy hunters, although some varieties are capable of frontal attack. Aggressiveness will depend on the size and type of prey they hunt. They feed in various ways, but the most common is by sucking the juices of their prey. For this reason, some of their venoms have been specialised to put their victims to sleep and decompose them. In this way they can feed without the risk of defensive attacks.

Habitat, where spiders can be found

With the exception of Antarctica, spiders have colonised every continent. Their more than 46,500 confirmed species can be found in all regions of the world. Likewise, their size and aggressiveness depend on their environment. The largest, which prey on small birds, live in tropical rainforests. However, they can be found in dry, cold, hot, humid and even aquatic environments. In houses, their preference is for corners where they can place the bases of their webs. They are usually located in spaces where flying insects end up hitting them, making it easier for them to hunt.

Damage caused by spiders

Spiders cause a natural repulsion in many people known as arachnophobia. However, this feeling of repulsion is not related to their activity in general. Very few are poisonous to the point of being a danger to humans. One annoyance associated with spiders relates to their location in domestic environments forming dense webs. These may be unsightly, but do not represent a real danger. They are also consumers of insects that can be dangerous. In conclusion, spiders should not be considered as a real pest, but rather as a domestic nuisance. Although spiders may seem harmless, not all spiders are. Their presence in the home may mean that there are other pests in the home, especially pests that spiders feed on. Furthermore, a small spider problem can quickly turn into an infestation, as female spiders can lay thousands of eggs. There are hundreds of types of spiders and depending on this they will be lethal to our health. Therefore, we offer spider control and eradication services, both in your home and in your business. Spiders not only become an aesthetic problem, but they also cause an aesthetic problem because they leave their webs in every corner of the space, making it look untidy and even unhealthy. If you want to get rid of spiders, hire our pest removal service. Our professionals are trained to detect the spots that need to be treated. If you have doubts about whether your home or office has a spider infestation problem, look at these signs.

• Existence of spider webs
• There are silk sacs in or around spider webs. These sacks contain spider eggs.
• Cobwebs are not the only sign, if there are cracks or burrows in your home or business, spiders can be harboured there.
• If your home has a problem with dampness, this can increase the risk of spider infestation.
• If there are numerous insects such as flies and ants, the risk of spider infestation increases.