There's No Need To Be Scared Of The Spiders In New Braunfels

There's No Need To Be Scared Of The Spiders In New Braunfels

Most of the spiders in New Braunfels, TX are not considered a medical threat, and the spiders that do have the potential to send you to the hospital are not interested in biting you. More than this, if you take certain precautions, you don't need to be afraid of spiders at all. Join us as we look at why spiders cause such fear, which spiders to be cautious of, and how spider control in New Braunfels works to reduce risks associated with spiders. If you have an urgent need for a spider control treatment, jump to our contact page and reach out to us for immediate assistance.

Why Are Some People In New Braunfels Afraid Of Spiders?

Much of the fear comes from the fact that all spiders have venom and most spiders are able to bite humans. We understand why that would make you fearful of spiders, but do you know that some spiders in New Braunfels have such a mild bite that they won't even wake you? It's true. You can get a spider bite while sleeping and not even realize it until you find a welt on your skin in the morning. You have nothing to fear from these spiders. 

Some spiders have a bite that can wake you up. The feeling of these bites can be compared to a bee sting. The good news is that the pain is localized and you won't have medical symptoms. In most cases, a sharp pain is the worst outcome of having a run-in with a spider, but this is enough to make some people nervous. We get it.

Types Of Dangerous Spiders In New Braunfels & What They Look Like

There are only two medically dangerous spiders in the United States. They are widow spiders and recluse spiders. In Texas, we have brown widows and black widow spiders, both of which are capable of making you sick after they bite you. Recluse spiders have a necrotic venom that can cause a disfiguring wound. But you don't actually have to fear these spiders.

• Only female widow spiders have dangerous venom.
• A widow spider can cause a dry bite. A dry bite is when no venom is injected into the wound.
• Widow spiders don't prefer to live indoors.
• The webs created by widow spiders are made of strong threads and are easily identified.
• Brown recluse spiders are reclusive.
• Eighty percent of recluse bites only result in an ulcer with no spread of necrosis through the skin tissue.

It is certainly a good idea to have venomous spiders dealt with as soon as you see the warning signs, but you don't need to live in fear of them. They're not nearly as dangerous as you've been told. Let's examine this even further.

Are Spiders Dangerous Enough To Kill People?

We have a robust medical infrastructure in the United States. If a widow spider or recluse spider bites you, you're not likely to die. The American Association of Poison Control Centers reports that there have not been any deaths from black widow spiders since 1983, and no deaths from brown recluse spiders since 2004.

There is also some dispute regarding how frequently brown recluse spiders actually bite people. Many wounds that are blamed on brown recluse spiders are caused by other spiders or other sources. Once again, while we urge caution with these two types of spiders, you don't need to live in fear of them. Your chances of being bitten are low. If you are bitten, your chances of serious medical symptoms are low.

How To Safely Get Rid Of Dangerous Spiders On Your Property

The best solution for dangerous spiders is ongoing spider control for your property. At Gold Star Exterminators, we provide layers of protection.

• We apply indoor treatments to deter spiders from getting inside.
• We apply exterior treatments to repel insects that spiders eat.
• We remove spider webs and destroy egg sacs to reduce spider populations.
• We apply granular products in landscaping to reduce bugs that black widow spiders eat.
• We use targeted control products and methods to evaluate spider activity and make sure no widow or recluse spiders remain a threat.

If you're ready to take the next step, we're ready to take it with you. Reach out to us here at Gold Star Exterminators to get started with a residential pest control program for your home. We don't just exterminate pests. We provide ongoing pest protection to prevent pest problems inside your home, and the routine inspections we perform help us to detect pest threats early and address them quickly. There is no better way to address the problem of venomous spiders in New Braunfels. 

Connect with us today to learn more about getting started with spider control services near you and set up your initial inspection and treatment. We look forward to helping you have a whole lot less to fear about spiders.