What Attracts Spiders in the House?
While the majority of arachnids, or spiders, are harmless to humans, they aren’t exactly the houseguests that most homeowners look for. The fact is most spiders would much rather stay outdoors than move into your space. However, there are times when your home becomes more attractive to spiders than the great outdoors. Understanding what conditions […]
5 Most Poisonous Spiders in California
When it comes to spiders, most people want little to do with them. In fact, many people find these small creatures terrifying. However, in Southern California, some of these small spiders can pack a venomous punch! While people often ask if spiders are poisonous, the correct term is venomous, and in our area, there are […]
What You Need to Know About Yellow Sac Spiders
While spiders can help control other potential pests found in the home, most homeowners still prefer to keep these pests at bay. In most cases, these household pests do not pose a danger to humans. However, the yellow sac spider is one of the most common spider species found in California that can pose a […]
Facts About the Trapdoor Spider
What is a trapdoor spider, and how does it concern you? Trapdoor spiders are the small to medium-sized category of mygalomorph. They are named trapdoor spiders because they make doors to their burrows. But these doors are camouflaged and hard to identify until they are open. If you live in the Southwestern parts of the […]
Are There Brown Recluse Spiders in California?
Chances are you have heard the stories of the dangerous brown recluse spider. A bite from these spiders can cause serious skin damage, nausea, and muscle pain. Numerous reports of the seeing the dangerous spider surface every year throughout Southern California, and those with spider bites are often diagnosed with a brown recluse spider bite. […]
Common Types of Spiders in California
While California boasts beautiful scenery and weather year-round, it is also home to a large number of spider species. While most of these spiders are nothing more than a nuisance or something that sends a chill up your spine when you see them crawling across your path, California is home to some venomous spider species […]
Spider Sightings Always Increase in Fall Months
Insight Pest Management shares tips for arachnophobes on how to prevent infestations Spiders aren’t a seasonal pest, but many homeowners tend to notice an increased presence in their homes in the early fall months as the arachnids become more obvious while they search for a mate. Even though most spider species in the United States […]
Yellow-Sac Spiders Are One of the Most Common Arachnids Managed by Pest Control Professionals Within Homes Where They Inflict Harmful Bites Without Provocation
Several years ago, false reports describing brown recluse spider encounters in southern California became widespread in the media. However, these reports have since been forcefully disproven by numerous entomologists, pest control professionals and other experts. Today, it is common knowledge among California residents that brown recluse spiders are commonly mistaken for other similar looking spider […]
What You Need to Know About Noble False Widow Spiders
While Southern California is home to many different spider species, such as the black widow, desert recluse, wolf spiders, and tarantulas, many are not aware of the noble false widow spiders and their unique history here in Southern California. Here we take a closer look at this spider species, how to identify a noble false […]
Are There Black Widows in California?
Waking up to a spider navigating your bed sheets or crawling across your window sill in the morning is enough to make many people uneasy. While most spider species are harmless to humans, their presence often evokes many different emotions. However, Southern California is home to L. hesperus, also known as the native Western black […]
