Black widow spiders are no joke. While some pests can damage homes and bring diseases with them, black widow spiders are venomous spiders, and they aren't afraid to bite if you get too close. Venomous spiders in Kentucky can be a real concern because bugs of all types flourish in this area. Owensboro is no exception, hosting many types of common house spiders. Unfortunately, black widow spiders are one of them.
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Where Do Black Widow Spiders Live?
While black widow spiders were once thought to be exclusive to the American south, they have been found in every state but Alaska in recent years. That said, black widows are one of the common house spiders that prefer temperate climates, and thus they are common Kentucky spiders. They are dry environment spiders, which means that they prefer to live in warmer, drier places like wood piles, barns, basements, under eaves and wooden decks, and in storage boxes. There are plenty of places around your house that black widow spiders would love to call home.
How Common Are Black Widow Spiders In Owensboro
Black widows are relatively common in Owensboro. Owensboro offers them everything they like: plenty of food and a lovely home — your home. Sooner or later, you will probably meet up with a black widow spider on your property or in your home. The encounters are often completely by surprise, and sometimes with bad consequences.
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Symptoms Of A Black Widow Spider Bite
If you have a close encounter of the worst kind with a black widow — and think it might have bitten you — here are some symptoms you should watch for:
- Redness and swelling around what looks like a bite. It can sting or burn.
- A rash or itching, especially near the bite. These first two are lesser symptoms.
- Swollen eyelids. This is where the more serious signs start.
- Muscles that begin to hurt and become stiff. This usually happens within eight hours.
- Muscle weakness, especially the feeling of fatigue all over.
- Excessive sweating that is outside of the norm, especially considering activity levels.
- Abdominal pain or cramping that becomes worse.
- Difficulty breathing. This should be closely monitored to ensure safety.
- Nausea or even vomiting. This should also be watched closely.
If you think that you have been bitten by a black widow spider, and are exhibiting serious symptoms, do not hesitate to contact a physician. Better safe than sorry.
The professionals at Action Pest Control do not like the sound of those symptoms any more than you do. Give us a call today so that we can work with you on avoiding black widow spiders and the symptoms they may cause when they bite you.
Spider Control For Owensboro Properties
Here are some great tips for keeping black widow spiders off your property and out of your life:
- Keep your property clean. Assorted clutter, especially when it is dark and dry, is very enticing to black widows searching for a comfy place to live.
- Keep all foliage trimmed away from your home. This discourages black widows and minimizes the risks of unpleasant encounters.
- Organize all storage areas. Minimize out-of-sight nesting opportunities for black widows. They are shy and love it when you give them places to hide.
- Look for them. Keep an eye out for black widow spiders — and all pesky bugs, for that matter. If you have pests in your home, discover the problem earlier instead of later.
- Get professionals on the case. It's hard to know everything to look for and what to do.
Action Pest Control is the group of professionals you want on the case. We can help you with all phases of pest control, and we get results! Contact us today for effective spider control services in Owensboro.