Spider Control in The Woodlands

Common Spiders Found in The Woodlands Homes

Not every spider in your home poses the same risk. Knowing what you’re looking at helps you decide how quickly to act. That said, telling a venomous species from a harmless one isn’t always straightforward. Young and male venomous spiders often look different from the females in field guide photos, and a quick glance rarely gives you a confident answer.

Here are the species our technicians encounter most often in the area:

• Black Widow
  Glossy black body with a red hourglass marking on the underside of the abdomen. Black widows prefer dark, undisturbed spots like garages, woodpiles, and sheds. Their venom is a neurotoxin, and a bite warrants prompt medical attention.
• Brown Recluse
  Identified by a violin-shaped marking on the back and six eyes arranged in three pairs rather than the eight eyes most spiders have. Brown recluses hide in attics, closets, storage boxes, and behind furniture. Their bite can cause tissue damage and should be evaluated by a doctor.
• Wolf Spider
  Large, fast-moving, and ground-hunting. Wolf spiders don’t spin webs to catch prey; they run it down. They turn up near baseboards, in garages, and around exterior doors. Not medically dangerous, but they may bite if handled or cornered.
• Common House Spider
  Small and yellowish-brown, with messy webs in corners, windowsills, and along baseboards. Harmless, but the most frequent source of cobwebs indoors.
• Orb-Weaver Spider
  Builds large circular webs outdoors and is actually beneficial in gardens. Becomes a nuisance when webs stretch across porches or walkways. Not a medical concern.

If you’re unsure what species you’re dealing with, don’t guess. Our technicians are trained in venomous spider identification and can assess what’s present during a property inspection.