Spider Control in Missoula, MT

Most spiders in Missoula homes are harmless, and some people don't mind a few. But a basement full of webs, spiders dropping in the bedroom, or the worry of a venomous spider in a garage where kids play is another matter. That's when spider control makes sense.

AAA Pest Control targets common house spiders, venomous species and the other insects that may be causing problems. That last part matters. Spiders go where their food is, so a home with lots of spiders usually has plenty of other insects too. Treating both is what keeps the numbers down.

Spider work often goes hand in hand with ant control and rodent control, since mice, ants and spiders all use the same gaps to get inside.

Western Montana homes see a mix of spiders. House spiders and cellar spiders build webs in corners and basements. Wolf spiders roam the floor rather than spinning webs. None of these are a real danger to people, even if they're unwelcome.

The one to take seriously is the black widow. The western black widow lives in Montana. It's shiny black, and the female has a red hourglass mark on the underside. Black widows like dark, undisturbed places: woodpiles, sheds, garages, window wells, under decks and in clutter. Wear gloves when you reach into those spots, and teach kids to leave shiny black spiders alone.

Late summer and fall are when most people notice spiders. Spiders are fully grown by then, males wander looking for mates, and cooler nights push some of them toward the house.

Before the visit, don't clean out webs and egg sacs yet unless Brian says to. They show him where the activity is. Clear a path to basements, garages and window wells.

After treatment, follow Brian's instructions on treated areas and when to vacuum. Cutting down clutter, moving woodpiles away from the house and switching bright outdoor lights to warmer bulbs all mean fewer insects, and so fewer spiders.