Is the Summer Heat Driving Brown Recluses Indoors?

Temperatures around Missouri have already reached 100 degrees! Many people are staying indoors with the nice AC to stay cool. However, you may not be the only thing taking refuge inside your home. Many people around the Lake area are seeing an increase of spiders in their home, and it could be due to the high heat.

Summer Heat Driving Spiders Inside

This summer's extreme heat is bringing more spiders out of the yard and into homes. Whether you see them or not, almost every home has pests of some sort living inside. Just like us, these pests want to stay out of the heat, so with temperatures reaching nearly 100 degrees, these pests are seeking cooler places. Spiders, such as the brown recluse, like cool dark places, so they typically spend their time in the places like attics. Although with the extreme heat, attics are becoming hot and muggy, so they're starting to venture into places you don't want them to be. 

Brown Recluses Out & About

Brown recluses are not very big spiders, as they are about the size of a quarter. They're tan in color and have a dark spot in the shape of a violin on its body. Brown recluses act just like their name suggest - reclusive, so don't expect to see them roaming around during the day. They typically hide in dark corners of the home or in stored items like boxes and closets. Because these spiders like cool dark spaces, you may see them searching for new places to hide during the heat wave. 

Be Aware Of Brown Recluses

Brown recluses are not likely to go out of their way to bite people. They will only bite people when they feel threatened. With this extreme heat, it's best to take precaution to avoid these creepy crawlers. 

- Shake out clothing and shoes before dressing.

- Don't garden or handle firewood without gloves.

- Keep doors and windows shut.

- Minimize outdoor lights. Lights attract insects, which could attract spiders.

- Don't go out barefoot. 

- Shake out bedding before going to bed. 

- Eliminate as much clutter as possible in storage areas. 

- Frequently dust and vacuum around windows, corners of rooms and under furniture. 

Spider Bites

As previously stated, brown recluses are not likely to bite unless they feel threatened. People commonly get brown recluse bites in areas that the spiders have been hiding. It's common to get a brown recluse bite when changing clothes, putting your hands into a pocket or putting on shoes. Although a bite from a brown recluse is painless at first, within a few hours the bite site will become swollen, red and tender to the touch. In most cases, the irritation ends there and the bite will heal on its own. However, in some cases, the venom begins to break down the cells in the skin and progress into a necrotic lesion that will need immediate medical attention. It's best to get medical attention right away after being bitten to ensure you're aren't allergic. 

Get Rid Of Spiders

Brown recluses are one of the trickier pests to get rid of in the area, so it's best to call a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company. A B Pest Control & Insulation can help you control the spiders that are making their way into your home to escape the summer heat. Call us today at 573-964-1100 to learn more and to schedule your appointment.

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Do You Have a Brown Recluse Problem in Your Home?

Imagine walking into your kitchen one evening, flipping on the light, and seeing a spider skitter across the floor. Your first instinct is to squeal and smash it, and then to tell yourself 'oh it's probably just a common house spider', right? But, could it have been a Brown Recluse? In our region, Brown Recluses are more common than you realize... and could be finding shelter in your home. So, this week, A B Pest Control & Insulation wants to share with you some information on identifying them, warning signs to look for, and the dangers of their bite. Read on to learn more. 

Identifying a Brown Recluse Spiders
Brown recluse spiders are typically dirt or sandy brown colored. There are no additional stripes on its legs, so if a spider has striped legs, it’s not a brown recluse. These spiders are easily identifiable because they will have a dark brown marking in the center of its body in the shape of a violin. Although these spiders are typically nonaggressive, they will bite when disturbed or handled. Brown recluse spider bites are most dangerous to children and the elderly.

Warning Signs of Brown Recluse
Brown recluse spiders typically build their webs in hard to spot areas, in places that haven’t been recently disturbed. They seek out and prefer seclusion. Outside, brown recluse spiders are typically found around rocks, utility boxes and woodpiles or under bark. Indoors, they can be found in any undisturbed area, such as inside boxes, among papers, in seldom-used clothing and shoes, under furniture, or in crevices such as baseboards and window moldings. In the hot summer months of July and August, we typically tend to hear of more sightings of them in the main living areas due to attics getting too warm even for them.

Be sure to look for their loosely built, off-white or gray web. Also, make sure to shake out any towels or other linens on your dock or in your boat. Open storage containers that have been left untouched during the winter months slowly and carefully. Shake out clothing and shoes before putting them on, and use extra caution when handling items that are not used often, such as boots, baseball mitts, skates and gloves.

Dealing with a Spider Bite

As previously stated, brown recluses are not likely to bite unless they feel threatened. People commonly get brown recluse bites in areas that the spiders have been hiding. It's common to get a brown recluse bite when changing clothes, putting your hands into a pocket or putting on shoes.

Although a bite from a brown recluse is painless at first, within a few hours the bite site will become swollen, red and tender to the touch. In most cases, the irritation ends there and the bite will heal on its own. However, in some cases, the venom begins to break down the cells in the skin and progress into a necrotic lesion that will need immediate medical attention. It's best to get medical attention right away after being bitten to ensure you're aren't allergic.

Make Your Home Spider Free with A B Pest Control and Insulation.
Make sure your home is spider free by calling A B Pest Control and Insulation today at 573-964-1100! These spiders are not the only ones you have to worry about this time of year. There are many other pests in the area. Your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company is here for all your pest and insulation needs.

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How Are Brown Recluses and People Alike?

Temperatures around Missouri are reaching the 90s! Many people are staying indoors with the nice AC to stay cool. However, you may not be the only thing taking refuge inside your home. Many insects and other critters have the same survival instincts as humans do. If they get to hot or cold, they try to find a more comfortable environment. So, how are brown recluse spiders and people alike? Due to the extreme temperatures we experience this time of year, brown recluse spiders are more noticeable because they're one of those critters, alongside humans, seeking comfort from the sweltering temps.

Brown Recluses Are Out & About
Brown recluses are not very big spiders, as they are about the size of a quarter. They're tan in color and have a dark spot in the shape of a violin on its body. Brown recluses act just like their name suggest - reclusive, so don't expect to see them roaming around during the day. They typically hide in dark corners of the home or in stored items like boxes and closets. Because these spiders like cool dark spaces, you may see them searching for new places to hide during the heat wave.

Be Aware Of Brown Recluses
Brown recluses are not likely to go out of their way to bite people. They will only bite people when they feel threatened. With this extreme heat, it's best to take precaution to avoid these creepy crawlers.

• Shake out clothing and shoes before dressing.
• Don't garden or handle firewood without gloves.
• Keep doors and windows shut.
• Minimize outdoor lights. Lights attract insects, which could attract spiders.
• Don't go out barefoot.
• Shake out bedding before going to bed.
• Eliminate as much clutter as possible in storage areas.
• Frequently dust and vacuum around windows, corners of rooms and under furniture.

Spider Bites
As previously stated, brown recluses are not likely to bite unless they feel threatened. People commonly get brown recluse bites in areas that the spiders have been hiding. It's common to get a brown recluse bite when changing clothes, putting your hands into a pocket or putting on shoes.

Although a bite from a brown recluse is painless at first, within a few hours the bite site will become swollen, red and tender to the touch. In most cases, the irritation ends there and the bite will heal on its own. However, in some cases, the venom begins to break down the cells in the skin and progress into a necrotic lesion that will need immediate medical attention. It's best to get medical attention right away after being bitten to ensure you're aren't allergic.

Get Rid Of Spiders
Brown recluses are one of the trickier pests to get rid of in the area, so it's best to call a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company. A B Pest Control & Insulation can help you control the spiders that are making their way into your home to escape the summer heat. Call us today at 573-964-1100 to learn more and to schedule your appointment.

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Is The Summer Heat Bringing Spiders Into Your Home?

Temperatures around Missouri are reaching nearly 100 degrees! Many people are staying indoors with the nice AC to stay cool. However, you may not be the only thing taking refuge inside your home. Many people around the Lake area are seeing an increase of spiders in their home this week, and it could be due to the high heat.

Summer Heat Driving Spiders Inside

This summer's extreme heat is bringing more spiders out of the yard and into homes. Whether you see them or not, almost every home has pests of some sort living inside. Just like us, these pests want to stay out of the heat, so with temperatures reaching nearly 100 degrees, these pests are seeking cooler places. Spiders, such as the brown recluse, like cool dark places, so they typically spend their time in the places like attics. Although with the extreme heat, attics are becoming hot and muggy, so they're starting to venture into places you don't want them to be. 

Brown Recluses Out & About

Brown recluses are not very big spiders, as they are about the size of a quarter. They're tan in color and have a dark spot in the shape of a violin on its body. Brown recluses act just like their name suggest - reclusive, so don't expect to see them roaming around during the day. They typically hide in dark corners of the home or in stored items like boxes and closets. Because these spiders like cool dark spaces, you may see them searching for new places to hide during the heat wave. 

Be Aware Of Brown Recluses

Brown recluses are not likely to go out of their way to bite people. They will only bite people when they feel threatened. With this extreme heat, it's best to take precaution to avoid these creepy crawlers. 

- Shake out clothing and shoes before dressing.

- Don't garden or handle firewood without gloves.

- Keep doors and windows shut.

- Minimize outdoor lights. Lights attract insects, which could attract spiders.

- Don't go out barefoot. 

- Shake out bedding before going to bed. 

- Eliminate as much clutter as possible in storage areas. 

- Frequently dust and vacuum around windows, corners of rooms and under furniture. 

Spider Bites

As previously stated, brown recluses are not likely to bite unless they feel threatened. People commonly get brown recluse bites in areas that the spiders have been hiding. It's common to get a brown recluse bite when changing clothes, putting your hands into a pocket or putting on shoes. Although a bite from a brown recluse is painless at first, within a few hours the bite site will become swollen, red and tender to the touch. In most cases, the irritation ends there and the bite will heal on its own. However, in some cases, the venom begins to break down the cells in the skin and progress into a necrotic lesion that will need immediate medical attention. It's best to get medical attention right away after being bitten to ensure you're aren't allergic. 

Get Rid Of Spiders

Brown recluses are one of the trickier pests to get rid of in the area, so it's best to call a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company. A B Pest Control & Insulation can help you control the spiders that are making their way into your home to escape the summer heat. Call us today at 573-964-1100 to learn more and to schedule your appointment.

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Protect Your Home From Brown Recluses and Black Widows

Missouri, especially the Lake of the Ozarks area, is home to two deadly spiders: brown recluses and black widows. These spiders are not known to be aggressive, but will attack when they feel threatened. Avoid spiders in your home by having A B Pest Control and Insulation spray for them. Keep reading to learn about the warning signs of these two spiders.  

Brown Recluse Spiders

Brown recluse spiders are typically dirt or sandy brown colored, with a dark brown marking in the center of its body in the shape of a violin. These types of spiders typically nest in undisturbed places such as storage areas, folded linens, inside of shoes and behind furniture. Although these spiders are typically nonaggressive, they will bite when disturbed or handled. Brown recluse spider bites are most dangerous to children and the elderly.

Warning Signs of Brown Recluse

Brown recluse spiders typically build their webs in hard to spot areas, in places that haven’t been recently disturbed. They seek out and prefer seclusion. Be sure to look for their loosely built, off-white or gray web.  Also, make sure to shake out any towels or other linens on your dock or in your boat. Open storage containers that have been left untouched during the winter months slowly and carefully.

Black Widow Spiders

Black widow spiders are typically brown or black colored, with a red or orange hourglass in the center of the body. These types of spiders are also reclusive and will often make their web in dark, protected areas, such as storage spaces, garages and dark corners. Black widows aren’t aggressive and will only bite when they feel threatened.

Warning Signs of Black Widow

Similar to the brown recluse, black widows will build their webs in places where they will not be disturbed. Their webs are irregular in shape, made of strong threads and will be about a foot long. Black widows rarely leave their webs and will hide and wait for prey, but they are nocturnal, so during the day is the best time to locate their existing webs.

Make Your Home Spider Free with A B Pest Control and Insulation.

Make sure your home is spider free by calling A B Pest Control and Insulation today at 573-964-1100! These two spiders are not the only ones you have to worry about this time of year. There are many other pests in the area. Your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company is here for all your pest and insulation needs.

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Avoid a Spider Infestation on Your Dock

Summer is here and that means bug season is in full swing. A B Pest Control and Insulation can help with all your pest and insulation needs, including your dock. Spiders are the number one pest problem when it comes to docks. The lake area is in the midst of its rainy season, which brings out a variety of different spiders, such as the orb spider. As your #1 pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks, we can help you avoid and get rid of any infestation one may encounter with the orb spider.

Orb Spiders

Orb spiders, or commonly known as garden spiders, are named because of their web-spinning behavior. They make the classic, round "orb" web that most people associate with spiders. There are many species of spiders that fall under the orb spider family. The orb weaver family varies drastically in size and appearance, more so than any other spider family. Typically, the female orb weaver spider has a large golf ball like abdomen and a smaller head. Other common female shapes include long legs and bright colors. Male orb weavers are much smaller than their female counterparts and are not seen as often, as they do not spin webs. 

Warning Signs

Orb spiders typically stay anywhere with abundant prey and structure to support their web. Food for orb spiders vary but typically include small insects they catch in their webs. These can often be located near bodies of waters, which is why orb spiders are found on docks. Orb spiders will build their webs on supporting structures that protect them from the wind, like the beams on the cover of docks. Female orb weavers produce one or more egg sacs and each sac may contain up to several hundred eggs.

Orb spiders are nonaggressive and will only attack if they feel threatened. The best way to avoid orb spiders and prevent an infestation is to have a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company come spray your home and dock. A B Pest Control and Insulation is the most trusted pest control company in the Lake area. Call 573-964-1100 today to request a free quote. 

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