March 10, 2023
Tulsa residents know that when the leaves begin to fall from the trees during autumn, they will start seeing more spiders, since fall is mating season for these arachnids. That is the same time of year when most people get boxes out of storage or dig in the back of their closets for sweaters.
Spider prevention is a key concern for pest control in Tulsa, OK, because some of the arachnids in this area are venomous. Spiders typically like to find dark recesses to hide in, and most people get bitten because they picked up an item that the arachnid hid in or under.
Most Common Spiders In Tulsa
The most common spiders in Oklahoma are the wolf spider and the house spider. These are non-venomous types of spiders that are more of a nuisance than a threat to your health or safety.
House spiders can quickly become an infestation of spiders because the female lays about 250 eggs in a sac. In seven to ten days, those eggs hatch. A female house spider will leave for about one year; during that year, she can create up to 17 egg sacs. That means one female house spider can have 3,760 offspring in just one year!
How Dangerous Are The Spiders In Tulsa?
Common house spiders offer no dangers to you or your pets. The only dangerous spiders in Tulsa that you may have in your home are black widow spiders, brown recluse spiders, and yellow sac spiders.
- Black widows produce a venom that is said to be 15 times more potent than the venom produced by a rattlesnake. That said, human fatalities from black widows are extremely rare. These spiders like dry and dark conditions and can be found in basements, garages, and dimly lit places.
- Brown recluse spider venom can create necrosis in the tissue surrounding the bite. The bite from one of these arachnids can take weeks or even months to heal. Sometimes so much tissue dies around the bite site that the patient requires plastic surgery to repair the area.
The bites from these spiders are more prone to be serious if the person bitten is a child, elderly, or has underlying health conditions. Even a bite that does not require medical attention can be painful and cause swelling, redness, and fever.
Four Spider Prevention Tips Worth Trying
The old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” applies to spiders. Preventing different spiders from moving in to your Tulsa home will reduce the possibility of a full-blown infestation.
We recommend the following four prevention tips to everyone in the Tulsa area:
- Seal small cracks, crevices, and gaps, so spiders have fewer entry methods.
- Inspect any plants and cartons you may bring inside from storage sheds or your yard.
- Reduce the clutter in your home, so spiders have fewer hiding places.
- Establish a year-round pest control plan to make your house less attractive to spiders by keeping out the pests they prey on.
There is a possibility that anytime you bring something inside that a spider may be hiding in it. This is especially true of used furniture or cartons and containers in storage. When storing items in cartons, use heavy tape to seal them to stop spiders from moving into them.
Benefits Of A Year-Round Pest Control Plan
The benefits of year-round pest control are simple:
- These plans are cost-efficient and may even save you money.
- Your home is safe, and your risks are reduced, so your family is protected.
- You do not have to try to remember when you last treated your home.
To learn more about our residential and commercial pest control services in Tulsa, and to learn about establishing a year-round control plan, contact Montgomery Exterminating. Our technicians are ready to help you eliminate the worry of spiders and other pests moving into your home.
