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There are many different types of spiders in Michigan. Most of them are just web builders and house invaders. A spider problem can be more than just phobia-inducing, as their droppings can stain siding, and webbing can create quite a visual nuisance. Despite this, there are only two spiders in Michigan that are considered dangerous: the Brown Recluse the Northern Black Widow.
Spider Problems
Spiders and their webs attack any unprotected structure. Do you come back to your cottage or cabin and have to walk through webbing to reach your door? Are you sweeping webbing off your screens so you can look out your windows? Do you have to wash the spider mess off your windows more than once a year? These problems are widespread in wooded and heavily-scrubbed areas as well as waterfront properties. Spiders leave droppings, which will spot and pit out wood, vinyl, and painted siding. A pest control application will prevent you from having to do these chores for the season.
There are a variety of different species of spiders, but the most common is the web-building spiders. These spiders leave their webs and droppings on homes and siding. With time, they can do damage by causing web build-up and staining, especially with vinyl siding. The only two poisonous spiders native to Michigan are the Brown Recluse and the Northern Black Widow; however these are not very prevalent and are rarely found in or around homes.
Brown Recluse
The Brown Recluse rarely bites unless pressed against the skin. It is common to its name in the fact that it hides in dark areas, gloves, undisturbed clothing and bedsheets, and it is non-confrontational. The Brown Recluse can be identified by the violin-shaped marking and can range in color from cream to brown to dark brownish gray. If bitten by this spider, it is imperative you seek medical attention immediately as it can turn into severe skin lesions.
Northern Black Widow
The Northern Black Widow is shiny black and can be identified by a red hourglass marking on the underside of the abdomen, which is incomplete or split in the middle. It can also have white stripes on the abdomen. This spider is timid and chooses to flee when disturbed, therefore rarely bites. If bitten pain is felt almost immediately and increases for 1 to 3 hours. There have only been a 1% mortality rate from being bitten.
Identification is critical with spiders, and we always ask our customers to try and save the specimen for the professional to identify and treat accordingly.
Hogarth’s Pest Control specializes in the removal and prevention of spiders in and around homes. If you are experiencing an unpleasant spider issue, do not hesitate to give us a call today!
