Why Call Wheeler’s Pest Control If You’ve Seen Spiders Around Your Home?

The Dangerous Spiders in Temecula and Murrieta

In Southern California, we have several spiders you should considered dangerous. You probably know them by name. They are the Desert Recluse spider, not it’s cousin the Brown Recluse, the Black and Brown Widow spider. Black Widow, and its cousin the Brown Widow spiders cause a bite wound that can be quite painful and the symptoms associated with these bites are chills, fever, weakness, sweating, abdominal pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and headaches caused by a change in blood pressure. A bite wound from a Desert Recluse will have an ulcer in the center, surrounded by a purple discoloration of the skin. The symptoms associated with these bites are chills, fever, weakness, joint pain, nausea and in rare cases seizures or coma. But the greatest threat is the necrosis that can occur

You Might Be Surprised to Know

Many people, even some individuals who claim to be professionals, have a hard time distinguishing a brown recluse spider from other brown spiders. Studies have been done on spider identification and the Desert Recluse seems to be a spider that is misidentified quite a bit, even by Doctors and some in the pest control industry. This, of course, should never be the case. A Desert recluse spider has a distinctive mark on its back that looks like a violin and it is about the size of a quarter. Being brown and having four legs does not make a spider a Desert Recluse. As with any pest, accurate identification is very important, the professionals at Wheeler’s Pest Control are continually trained and we take great pride in their abilities.

A Few More Reason to Choose Wheeler’s Pest Control                                                                                    We've been around for 2 decades. During that time, we've learned a lot about taking care of our customers.

• We use advanced Integrated Pest Management (IPM), green technologies, and EPA-approved products to solve spider problems.
• We are an award-winning pest control company 
• We have worked hard to maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

General Guide for Avoiding Spider Bites

Since we have dangerous spiders in Temecula and Murrieta, we should all be taking steps to avoid being bitten. Here are a few suggestions:

• Use a flashlight when going under external structures such as decks, patios, and porches. These are common areas for dangerous spiders to establish themselves.
• Wear gloves when working in your yard. These spiders hide in brush and around rocks.
• Never put your bare hand into a hole. This is a particularly common place to find Desert recluse spiders.
• Wear footwear when walking around inside or outside.
• Shake footwear, clothing, and towels before use.
• Check under your covers before sliding into bed.
• Be careful when opening boxes that were in storage, especially in external storage areas.
• Add lights in secluded areas of your home to make them less habitable for dangerous spiders.
• Apply sticky traps in secluded areas to help with the monitoring of spider activity within your home. Understanding how active these spiders are in your home will inspire you to take the appropriate amount of caution.

To get your home checked for dangerous spiders and other spiders that live in the Temecula and Marietta area or to request service, call Wheeler’s Pest Control today at 951- 681-2847