Urgent w-arning to anyone eliminating spiders in their home

When Should You Worry About a Spider?

While most spiders are harmless, you should stay alert if you live in areas where dangerous species are known to reside. Signs you should contact a pest control professional include:

• Repeated sightings of venomous spiders like black widows or brown recluses
• Sudden increases in spider population
• Spider bites with swelling, redness, or severe pain

The Bottom Line

Spiders may not be the houseguests you want—but they could be the pest control allies you need. Instead of reaching for the spray, take a moment to consider the role they play in your home’s ecosystem. Eliminating them entirely may create bigger problems than the ones they solve.