Spiders
Most spiders are harmless, but nobody wants webs in every corner. We reduce the insects they feed on and keep them out of your space.
Harmless or Not, They're Unwelcome
The vast majority of spiders in Maryland aren't dangerous—they're actually helpful, eating mosquitoes, flies, and other pests. But that doesn't mean you want them in your bedroom, basement, or kitchen. Webs in corners, egg sacs behind furniture, and spiders dropping from ceilings are enough to make anyone uncomfortable. And when they multiply, even harmless species become a real nuisance.
That said, a few species do warrant concern. Black widows and brown recluses, though rare in Maryland, can deliver venomous bites that require medical attention. If you're seeing spiders regularly and aren't sure what type they are, it's worth having a professional take a look. Knowing what's in your home is the first step toward knowing whether you have a real problem—or just a cosmetic one.
Signs Spiders Are Moving In
Webs are the obvious giveaway—especially in corners, window frames, basements, garages, and attics. But not all spiders spin webs. Some, like wolf spiders, are ground hunters and hide in dark, undisturbed areas. Look for egg sacs, which appear as small silk pouches tucked into crevices. If you're seeing live spiders frequently, it usually means there's a food source nearby drawing them in.
How We Eliminate Them Safely
Spiders follow their food. If your home has flies, ants, or other insects, spiders will move in to hunt them. Our approach targets both: we treat entry points and harborage areas to reduce spider populations, and we address the underlying insect activity that's attracting them. Fewer bugs mean fewer spiders, period.
Common Spiders You Might Encounter
Not sure what kind of spider you're seeing? These images cover the most common species in Maryland—and the few you should watch out for.
FAQs
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We offer a crack and crevice treatment on the interior of the structure, and apply a preventative barrier of protection on the exterior. We get them where they hide to prevent future ones from moving in. They don’t pay rent so they shouldn’t be there!
In Maryland, you are most likely to find cellar spiders, wolf spiders, jumping spiders, and an occasional black widow or brown recluse in your basement. Outdoors, you may find wolf spiders and grass spiders in your plant beds. Barn door spiders also make quite a mess with their webs and droppings as they take up residence around lights and siding on your front and rear porches. Spiders are attracted to excess insect populations, which is why we offer regular service plans to knock down the insect population in your home.
Yes, clear out webs when you see them. Also spiders are less likely to be drawn if there are no insects around so, if possible, keep unneeded outside lights (that insects are drawn to), off at night. Our regular preventative pest control treatments help eliminate the insect population that draws spiders as well as the spiders.
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Spiders taking over your home? Creeping up on you when you least expect it? We'll help clear them out, and we offer service plans to continue to eliminate them when they try to come back.