Spider Infestations in Memphis TN
The presence of
spiders is beneficial to a property and its inhabitants.
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The Risks of
Spider Infestations
Spider Bites
Spider Venom
Disease Transmission
Allergic Reactions
Spiders of Concern in
Greater Memphis and Northern Mississippi
Black Widow
Black widow spiders have a distinctive red hourglass-shaped mark on the abdomen. They prefer dark, sheltered areas like wood piles, underneath rocks, gardens, garages, and crawl spaces. Black widows possess a potent neurotoxic venom that can cause muscle cramps, nausea, pain, and breathing difficulties.
Brown Recluse Spider
Brown recluse spiders have a light to dark brown coloring with a violin-shaped mark on their carapace. They prefer attics, basements, closets, and other quiet, undisturbed areas indoors or outdoors. Brown recluse spiders contain cytotoxic venom, which gives their bite the potential to cause necrotic skin lesions.
Wolf Spider
Wolf spiders are stout, hairy arachnids with robust legs. They come in brown, black, or gray, and have patterns on their backs. These spiders can be found indoors and outdoors and roam actively at night to hunt. Wolf spider venom is not dangerous to humans but can cause localized pain and swelling.
Benefits of IPM
for Managing Spider Populations
IPM, or integrated pest management, combines pest control services to target a specific pest problem. For spider infestations, it is the best approach you can take to manage them effectively without harming the environment. Here’s why: