Spider Control Services
Spiders are a common concern in homes and buildings across Ontario. While most species are harmless and even helpful in controlling other pests, their sudden appearance indoors can be unsettling. At PESTWISE, we offer expert spider identification, removal, and preventative treatments to ensure your space stays web-free and comfortable.
Common House Spider
Small brown or grey spiders that create messy, irregular webs in corners, ceilings, basements, and other undisturbed indoor areas. These spiders are harmless but tend to multiply quickly, which can cause nuisance due to web buildup. Web removal combined with residual insecticide sprays in corners, baseboards, and entry points is effective for long-term control.
Wolf Spider
Large, fast-moving spiders with hairy bodies and excellent eyesight. Unlike web-building spiders, wolf spiders actively hunt their prey on foot. They commonly enter garages, basements, and ground-floor rooms, especially during cooler months. Controlling wolf spiders involves targeted perimeter treatments and crack-and-crevice applications to reduce populations and prevent entry.
Cellar Spider (Daddy Long Legs)
Characterized by their very long, thin legs and small, oval bodies, cellar spiders construct loose, irregular webs in dark, moist areas such as basements, crawlspaces, and bathrooms. They pose no danger to humans and are generally harmless. Management focuses on removing webs and applying residual insecticide dust to cracks and hidden spaces where they harbor.
Orb-Weaver Spider
Known for their vibrant colours and large, intricate circular webs, orb-weaver spiders primarily reside outdoors, capturing flying insects. Occasionally, some individuals may wander indoors during late summer or early fall. Preventative control involves outdoor perimeter treatments, regular web removal, and sealing of potential entry points to keep them out of buildings.
Black Widow Spider
These spiders are shiny black with a distinctive red hourglass-shaped marking on the underside of their abdomen. Black widows are rare in Ontario but are medically significant due to their venom. They prefer secluded, undisturbed locations such as woodpiles, sheds, and garages. Safe control requires professional removal of webs and egg sacs combined with targeted insecticide application and exclusion techniques.
Contact Us for Effective Spider Control Services
If you're dealing with a spider infestation in your home or business, don't hesitate to reach out to PESTWISE for reliable and efficient spider control services.