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Spider Control in Arizona
Arachnophobia, or fear of spiders, is something plenty of people suffer from – and such fear is not always unfounded. It’s true that some spider species are beneficial, helping to control obnoxious insect pests by feeding on them. Other kinds of spiders – not so much. Here in our part of Arizona, exterminators find themselves dealing with several different spiders.
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Our Approach To Spiders
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Inspect
Our experts perform detailed inspections to locate black widow hiding spots, laying the groundwork for a targeted black widow control plan.
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Protect
Controlling black widows requires consistency and a smart strategy. Our comprehensive approach includes multiple methods.
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Report
After each visit, we provide a full report—what we found, what treatments were applied, and practical steps you can take to keep black widows away.
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Support
If black widows reappear between visits, we're just a call away. We'll handle it at no extra charge because your safety and peace of mind are our top priorities.
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"Troy did a great job. Was able to spray and remove ants and spiders. Also discovered termites and notified us right away. Overall, was very helpful and did a good job."
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"Christopher did a great job explaining the pest control services for today’s visit. I pointed out where tiny spiders were coming into my home and he sprayed all the windows. Did a thorough job outside too. Friendly and professional. Highly recommend Blue Sky Pest control."
Tony Mendoza
"Ray came out to my home on a very short notice and did an excellent job spraying the inside and outside of our home for spiders and scorpions! Blue Sky has been servicing my home for over 5 years. I highly recommend them!"
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What Causes Spider Issues?
Spiders infest homes and businesses because of food (insects), shelter, and undisturbed spaces. Arizona’s warm climate and thriving insect populations create the perfect conditions for spiders to settle in.
Regular pest control helps eliminate the insects that attract spiders in the first place.
Spiders hide in storage areas, garages, and behind furniture. Keeping these areas tidy reduces potential hiding spots.
Repair screens, seal gaps, and close off areas where spiders can enter.
Some spider species can be harmful, and infestations can be difficult to manage. Routine pest control services provide the best long-term solution.
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Common Spiders in Arizona
Araneidae family
Orb Weaver Spider
Common throughout Arizona, especially in gardens, yards, and wooded areas. Frequently seen in residential spaces, constructing large, circular webs near porches, windows, and outdoor lights.
Low – Orb weaver spiders are not aggressive and rarely bite humans. Their venom is harmless to people, and they play a beneficial role in controlling insect populations.
Typically medium to large-sized, with a rounded or oval abdomen. Color varies widely, with some species displaying bright yellow, orange, or brown markings. Adults range from ½ to 1 inch in body length, with long legs adapted for web-building.
Prefers outdoor environments with abundant insect activity. Commonly found in gardens, near lights, and between trees or shrubs. Builds intricate, wheel-shaped webs that are reconstructed regularly, often in the same location.
Nocturnal and passive, orb weavers wait in or near their webs for flying insects to become trapped. They rarely leave their webs except to hide during the day or relocate. Some species consume and rebuild their webs daily to maintain their effectiveness.
Despite their large and sometimes intimidating appearance, orb weavers are highly beneficial and help control mosquitoes, flies, and other pests. Their silk is incredibly strong and elastic, with some species producing webs that glow under UV light. Unlike many other spiders, females are much larger than males and are the primary web-builders.
Lycosidae family
Wolf Spider
Common throughout Arizona, often found in yards, gardens, and occasionally inside homes. Unlike web-building spiders, they actively hunt their prey and are frequently seen scurrying across the ground, especially at night.
Low – Although they can bite if provoked, wolf spiders are not aggressive, and their venom is not medically significant to humans. Their bites may cause mild irritation or swelling but are not dangerous.
Medium to large-sized, typically brown, gray, or black with mottled patterns that provide camouflage. Adults range from ½ inch to over 2 inches in body length, with long, sturdy legs and excellent eyesight. Unlike many spiders, they do not spin webs to catch prey.
Prefers dry, open areas such as fields, gardens, and wooded spaces. Often found under rocks, logs, leaf litter, and within cracks or burrows. Can occasionally wander into homes, garages, and sheds while hunting for food.
Nocturnal and fast-moving, wolf spiders actively hunt insects and small arthropods rather than relying on webs. They use their keen vision to detect movement and chase down prey. Females carry their egg sacs attached to their abdomen and later transport newly hatched spiderlings on their backs.
Wolf spiders have excellent night vision due to a reflective layer in their eyes, which causes them to glow under flashlight beams. They are one of the few spider species that provide maternal care, with females carrying their young for days after hatching. Their hunting ability makes them an important natural pest controller in gardens and homes.
Latrodectus spp.
Widow Spiders
Common throughout Arizona, especially in urban and suburban areas. Frequently found in yards, garages, sheds, and dark, undisturbed outdoor spaces. The Western Black Widow (Latrodectus hesperus) is the most prevalent species in the region.
High – Widow spiders possess potent neurotoxic venom, which can cause painful bites leading to muscle cramps, nausea, and other systemic symptoms. While rarely fatal due to modern medical treatments, their bites can be serious, particularly for young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
Females are glossy black with a distinctive red or orange hourglass marking on the underside of their abdomen. They are about ½ inch in body length, with long, slender legs. Males are smaller, lighter in color, and less venomous. Widow spiders build irregular, messy webs close to the ground.
Prefers dry, sheltered areas such as woodpiles, rock crevices, storage boxes, outdoor furniture, and under eaves. Often found in cluttered or undisturbed spaces around homes, especially in garages, basements, and sheds. They avoid high-traffic areas and prefer staying hidden.
Nocturnal and reclusive, widow spiders rarely leave their webs and prefer to stay in dark corners. They are not aggressive but will bite if disturbed, especially if they feel threatened while guarding their egg sacs. Females are more stationary, while males wander in search of mates.
Widow spider silk is among the strongest natural fibers, used to capture insects much larger than themselves. Despite their reputation, bites are rarely fatal, and most encounters result in defensive posturing rather than aggression. Females are infamous for sometimes cannibalizing males after mating, though this behavior is less common in the wild than often believed.
Pholcidae family
Cellar Spider
Common throughout Arizona, especially in homes, garages, basements, and other sheltered indoor areas. Often found in corners of ceilings, under furniture, and in dark, undisturbed spaces. This classification includes the so-called "daddy longlegs" spiders, which are often confused with harvestmen (a different arachnid species).
Low – Cellar spiders are harmless to humans and do not pose any medical threat. They rarely bite, and their venom is not dangerous. They are beneficial in homes as they prey on other pests, including flies, mosquitoes, and even other spiders.
Small to medium-sized with long, thin legs and a small, delicate body. Typically light tan, gray, or pale yellow in color. Adults range from ¼ inch to ½ inch in body length, with legs that can extend several inches. Often called "daddy longlegs spiders" due to their extremely long, spindly legs.
Prefers dark, quiet areas such as basements, attics, closets, and garages. Frequently seen in corners of ceilings or behind furniture, where they build loose, messy cobwebs. Unlike outdoor spiders, cellar spiders thrive indoors and are well-adapted to human dwellings.
Non-aggressive and sedentary, cellar spiders spend most of their time hanging upside down in their webs. When disturbed, they rapidly vibrate in place, making their body appear blurry, a defensive mechanism to confuse predators. They do not hunt actively but rely on their webs to trap small insects.
Cellar spiders are known for their "vibrating" behavior when threatened. Despite an urban myth claiming their venom is highly toxic but their fangs are too small to bite humans, their venom is actually weak, and their bites are harmless. They frequently consume other spiders, including more dangerous species like black widows, making them beneficial to have around homes.
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