Spider Control in Georgia
There are many spiders in Georgia, but only a few species are of concern as pests, such as the black widow spider, pictured on the right. Most spiders are overwhelmingly beneficial and should be left alone when found in the wild or in outdoor areas where they're not presenting a threat to humans or domestic animals.
A few species of spiders, however, are highly venomous and can cause death or serious illness. Even some less-venomous species can cause painful bites and localized injury. These spiders must be controlled when they get into homes or other human-occupied areas. These spiders include:
Black widow spiders are the most venomous spiders in Georgia, with venom 15 times more potent than that of the timber rattlesnake.
Brown recluse spider bites can result in painful wounds that can take months to heal. In some cases, necrosis (tissue death) can occur as the venom kills the tissue near the bite, exposing the underlying tissue and leading to severe scarring.
Other spiders that occasionally need to be controlled include wolf spiders, black and yellow garden spiders, orb weavers, cellar spiders, and trapdoor spiders.
Rid-A-Critter provides spider control services in Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Macon, Roswell, Columbus, and throughout Northern and Central Georgia. Contact us for a prompt inspection by one of our pest management professionals.
Rid-A-Critter
Atlanta: 770-258-8568
Athens: 706-354-4868
Macon: 478-743-9003
Columbus: 706-653-4005