There are over 20 species of spiders in the Mountain State. Due to their small size, this creepy-crawly typically goes unseen. Additionally, their natural home range is ever-changing, leaving humans to find them in relatively unexpected places. It can be startling to find them in your luggage, cars, and even in your shoes. Luckily, they’re not all as menacing looking as the Spiny Backed Orb Weaver or as large as the Dark Fishing Spider, and many can be quite beautiful. Regardless of their beauty, however, the discomfort of living with spiders in your home is undeniable.

We all know the fear of briefly spotting a spider on the wall only to have it disappear as soon as we reach for a shoe to smash it. It’s not fun spending the entire night wondering if that crafty arachnid will be coming for you as soon as you doze off. Not to mention the annoyance of thick spiderwebs in the corners of your home and hidden behind furniture, or the genuine dread of monsters like the Tiger Wolf.

Spiders are one of the most common household pests across the country. They are found in two out of every three homes. Because of how widespread they are, many people resort to employing DIY alternatives to eliminate the nuisance. Although these options can grant you peace of mind knowing you’ve successfully eliminated the one or few you’ve had your eye on, they are not suitable as a long-term solution. Keep in mind that sighting and killing one spider may not be the end of your worries, as this may be indicative of a more diversified infestation. After all, they are there to eat something. Although it is commonly understood that most of them will not bite unless they are defending themselves, what happens when you accidentally step on one or touch one that was hiding in your belongings? Proper steps should be taken to remove the possibility of such incidences.

This is especially important with the knowledge that certain types of spider bites can send you to the hospital with skin irritation, severe skin and limb damage, vomiting, and cramping. If you have an allergy to certain insects, the result of a bite can be even direr.

Your best bet for eliminating the presence of spiders in your home – and the insects they are hunting – is to enlist the help of Black Knight Pest Services. We offer solutions for both indoor and outdoor pest-related problems in the form of quarterly programs or as-needed. We can work with you to identify the species of spider affecting your home and business and provide species-specific treatments that yield effective, long-term solutions.

As the presence of these eight-legged pests grows throughout the Martinsburg area, we at Black Knight Pest Services are more prepared than ever to help you solve the problem head-on. Call or email us for a free estimate to begin protecting your home today.