As temperatures begin to drop, pest pressure remains and spiders are no exception. Because virtually all spiders are predators, an effective control strategy must focus on both direct spider control and the management of their prey. As fall progresses, insect populations (a spider’s food source) are peaking but will begin to decline in many markets. […]
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Pro tip: The importance of physical removal in spider control
Spiders consistently rank among the Top 3 pests reported by the public — because people are terrified of spiders. While...
New way to study how spiders communicate
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln post-doctoral researcher recently combined several tiny, cheap contact micropones alongside a sound-processing machine learning program to...
New study finds Joro spiders spreading quickly in eastern U.S.
The invasive species can be found Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. Sightings have also been reported in Alabama,...
Tips to prevent spiders in the fall
American Pest Control and National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are helping pest management professionals (PMPs) educate homeowners on spider species...
Brown widow spiders tend to oust other widow species, study finds
According a new study, brown widow spiders actively seek and kill nearby black widows.
How to help customers who are scared of spiders
Judy Black, BCE, gives tips on how to handle customers with fear of spiders and the best treatment options.
Spider treatment varies per species
Spider control will vary from species to species so using monitors can help identify the exact species on a property,...
Tips for a quarterly spider service program
Most arthropods, including spiders, do not want to be inside the structure. Thus, exclusion practices are the first step to...
3 signs of spiders to look for during inspections
To prevent a spider infestation, look for these three telltale signs during your initial inspection that one is likely to...
Use prey management for effective spider control
If spider activity is common, they must have access to a population of prey. Effective spider control starts with effective...
Get customers involved in spider prevention
I remember dealing with spiders a lot when I was a tech, especially in neighborhoods with wooded or grassy areas...
Control tips for difficult spiders
One common question I get from pest management professionals (PMPs) is “why are spiders so difficult to control?” The answer,...
Test your knowledge of spiders
See how well you and your team know and understand spiders with this tech test.
3 treatment tips to eliminate spider callbacks
No one wants to see spiders crawling around their homes. The next time you’re treating for spiders, eliminate callbacks by...
Spider control solutions
We spoke with seven industry suppliers about their strategies, products and upcoming innovations for successful spider management.