Should I Be Scared Of The Black Widow Spiders Around My Eugene Home?
When it comes to spiders, no species is quite as notorious as the black widow spider. And while all types of spiders are something to be treated with caution, it is more necessary to safeguard your home from black widow spiders due to their potential dangers. Eugene pest control can help you understand the difference between this species and other more harmless spiders.
Can Black Widows Bite Me?
Like most other spider species in Eugene, black widow spiders can and will bite you when you accidentally get close enough to threaten them or if they feel like you are presenting a threat to them or their nests. Part of what makes the black widow so dangerous is that their venom is potent and directly affects your nervous system; it contains a chemical called alpha-latrotoxin that causes pain by overwhelming nerve cells. This venom is also about fifteen times stronger than rattlesnake venom, which only adds to the danger of the black widow bite.
What Should I Do If I Think A Black Widow Bit Me?
If you have unfortunately received a black widow spider bite, you should seek immediate medical attention. The venom in a black widow bite can make you very sick, and symptoms of a black widow spider bite include pain, muscle cramps or weakness, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, sweating, and tremors. More severe symptoms include seizures and anaphylaxis; if you have trouble breathing or swallowing after receiving a black widow spider bite, you should immediately seek emergency medical care.
Can A Black Widow Bite Kill Me?
Even though black widow bites are considered medically dangerous and can make you severely sick, they are unlikely to kill you. Fatalities from black widow spider bites are rare and typically only occur in those with preexisting medical conditions or those with lowered immune systems, such as children or the elderly.
It is essential to get rid of spiders naturally around your property and avoid any bite from a black widow to stay safe and healthy.
How Can I Keep Black Widow Spiders Away From My Family?
There are several ways to get rid of spiders that may invade your property, but the best way to get rid of spiders for good is to combine prevention tips with the professional assistance of Ultimate Pest Control.
Our expert prevention steps include tactics such as:
- Seal cracks around your property’s windows and doors, utilize window and door screens and install weather stripping to keep spiders outside.
- Address pest prey issues such as invasions of cockroaches or ants that may attract spiders to your property.
- Declutter interior areas with untouched stored items that create secluded hiding spots, and carefully sweep away any spider webs you see.
- Keep outdoor areas clear of long grasses and debris in addition to storing woodpiles at least ten feet from the foundation of your property to reduce outdoor spider hiding spots.
- Fix moisture issues that lead to humid conditions or pools of excess water that may attract spiders.
Once you have implemented these prevention steps, contact Ultimate Pest Control for assistance in defeating an active black widow infestation. Our team of experienced technicians will help you identify your main pest problem areas and provide tailored solutions that eliminate black widow infestation problems and keep you and those you care about safe from the potential dangers of this pest.