Spider Removal
Although it's not the most common service, we offer professional spider removal in Albany, New York. Many times, a spider or two getting into the home or business is nothing. This service is more for infestations. If you've got numerous spiders crawling around your home or office, call us to get rid of them at (518) 444-5760.
Spiders are the largest arachnids on the planet and represent the #1 pest of our nightmares for people who suffer from arachnophobia. These eight-legged insects can be found on every single continent except Antarctica, due to freezing temperatures. 46,000 species of spiders have been classified by scientists, and more are discovered every day. They range in size from smaller than a dime to more than foot in leg span from end to end. The common feature aside from 8 legs is venomous fangs used to paralyze and kill their prey. Their primary food source is other insects and spiders, but the larger ones can prey on animals as big as a bird. Spiders catch their meal by trapping their prey in a web or chasing it. The spider web is the most common technique because spiders have terrible eye sight. Webs allow them to sense vibration when an unfortunate creature happens to bump into it. The majority of spiders only live a couple years, but certain species like the Tarantula (when kept as a pet) can survive for 20 or more.
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Spider removal should be requested if you notice many of them originating from a specific area of the building. Unfortunately, these particular pests almost always find their way into your home or office at some point, squeezing through cracks and crevasses to get in.
Spider venom varies by species, with most bites not having any more of an effect on humans than a bee sting. However, in certain species, like the recluse or widow spiders, a bite could result in serious injury or death. These two insects would much rather run than attack, but if they feel that they’re trapped, they will bite, and the damage from their venom can be immense. Their most prominent locations are in dry areas, such as Florida, Texas, and the Southern US. They hid in dark places, out of sight, like in a corner or near a wood pile. If it's a single spider, we have faith in you - you can do it on your own! But, if there's a few of them, there's probably an infestation somewhere in the building and it's now time to call for professional help to get rid of it.
Spider venom varies by species, with most bites not having any more of an effect on humans than a bee sting. However, in certain species, like the recluse or widow spiders, a bite could result in serious injury or death. These two insects would much rather run than attack, but if they feel that they’re trapped, they will bite, and the damage from their venom can be immense. Their most prominent locations are in dry areas, such as Florida, Texas, and the Southern US. They hid in dark places, out of sight, like in a corner or near a wood pile. If it's a single spider, we have faith in you - you can do it on your own! But, if there's a few of them, there's probably an infestation somewhere in the building and it's now time to call for professional help to get rid of it.
Preventing Spider infestations
We’re asked frequently how to kill spiders (when there's a group of them). In general, maintaining a clean environment is the best way to avoid a spider infestation. They need places to hide, so when you remove those places, they won’t want to be there. Do it yourself methods of spider removal promote repellent, insecticides, pesticides, and sprays that you can use, but they are rarely effective long-term and contain harmful chemicals that are not safe for your family or pets to be around. We recommend calling our Albany team for spider extermination. We will stop the problem at the source so you don’t have to worry about these unwanted visitors residing in your home or office.