Spider Pest Control

Pest Control Surprise AZ technicians will use an integrated pest management approach to eradicate spider infestations. This includes the application of preventative measures, useful tips for sanitation, and controlled pesticide applications in targeted areas.

Fear of Spiders is Part of Our Evolution

Spiders are able to crawl in through doors, windows, cracks, and crevices to search for food. Once they find it, they will make their nests within your home or work place. The majority of spider species found in Phoenix aren’t dangerous, but some people have a fear or an aversion to this particular pest. Spider infestations can be dangerous and frightening for many people. This is likely due to their unsightly appearance, and the physical similarity of the deadly scorpion. Columbia University has found that the fear we have of spiders (arachnophobia) is deeply rooted within our DNA. The study shows that the majority of spiders encountered in the evolutionary process of humans were dangerous and potentially harmful to our survival. Spiders are still highly disliked today. They often require professional pest control assistance when they infest our home or office.

Interesting Spider Facts

• Spiders can also be found on all continents, except Antarctica.
• An estimated one million spiders live on an acre of land, while tropical regions may have up to 3,000,000. According to some estimates, we never live more than 10 feet away from a spider.
• The funnel web, brown recluse and black widow spiders are some of the most deadly spiders. It is interesting to note that the most fearsome, but weakest venom of all spiders is the tarantula.