Spider & Black Widow Control in Prescott Valley

Spiders you'll find in Yavapai County

Western black widows are the spider most homeowners worry about. Look for the shiny black female with a red hourglass and an untidy, tough web low to the ground in garages, meter and valve boxes, under outdoor furniture, and along block walls. Bites are uncommon but can be medically serious, so get medical advice after a bite.

You may also see wolf spiders wandering in at night, orb weavers building big webs in the eaves in late summer, and cellar spiders in garages. Arizona has native recluse spiders that live outdoors in desert debris, but the brown recluse itself is not established here.

How we treat for spiders

• Brush down and remove webs and egg sacs from eaves, entryways and patios
• Treat cracks, crevices, garages and the foundation where spiders hide
• Reduce the insects that attract spiders, especially near porch lights
• Point out clutter and storage habits that create black widow habitat

Black widow-proofing tips

• Wear gloves when reaching into boxes, woodpiles and irrigation valves
• Store items in sealed plastic bins rather than cardboard in the garage
• Switch porch and garage lights to yellow "bug" bulbs to attract fewer insects