Spiders
Araneae spp.
How to Identify
- Webs in corners, eaves, basements, and behind stored boxes
- Egg sacs attached to rafters, closets, or undersides of furniture
- Shiny black spiders with a red hourglass (black widow) in woodpiles or under outdoor furniture
- Clusters of small spiders in garages and crawlspaces where prey is abundant
Health Risks
Most US house spiders are harmless to humans; medically significant species include the black widow (Latrodectus spp.) with neurotoxic venom and the brown recluse (Loxosceles reclusa) with necrotic venom; bites from these species require prompt medical attention.
Most local spiders pose little risk; black widow bites require prompt medical attention, while bites from necrotic species (brown recluse) are rare in Western NC but should be treated seriously if suspected.
Our Treatment Method
Reduce prey insect populations (spiders follow food); residual perimeter and interior spray to contact and deter; web removal to discourage harborage; sticky traps for monitoring.
We focus on reducing insect prey populations, web removal, targeted residual perimeter treatments, and decluttering of garages and woodpiles to discourage harborage around Asheville homes.
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Prevention Tips
- Seal cracks, gaps, and utility penetrations to block entry from outside.
- Reduce clutter in basements, garages, and storage areas where spiders hide.
- Shake out shoes, gloves, and clothing stored in low-traffic areas before wearing.
- Install yellow or sodium vapor exterior lighting to reduce flying insect attraction.
- Wear gloves when working in woodpiles, sheds, or other undisturbed spaces.
- Seal cracks and gaps around doors, windows, and foundation to block entry
- Reduce clutter in basements, attics, and storage areas where spiders hide
- Move firewood and compost piles away from the house and wear gloves when handling
- Install yellow or sodium-vapor exterior lighting to reduce insect attraction
- Regularly remove webs from eaves and window wells during fall cleanup
Habitat & Behavior
Corners, basements, garages, window frames, and undisturbed storage areas; most species build webs near light sources that attract flying insect prey.
Local Prevalence
House spiders are widespread in Asheville homes, garages, and sheds; medically significant species are uncommon but black widows turn up occasionally in woodpiles and undisturbed outdoor spaces.
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