Spiders are arachnids, air-breathing invertebrates with eight legs. They have two body segments, the cephalothorax and abdomen, connected by a small waist called the pedicel. Spiders come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors, but all share certain characteristics. They are carnivorous hunters that produce silk from spinnerets on their abdomens to build webs or egg sacs. Most spiders also have poison glands for capturing prey and defending themselves against predators. Spiders are estimated to consume 400-800 million tons of prey annually!
At Kansas City Pest Control, our professional pest control technicians use multiple methods to get rid of spiders from your home or business. Our approaches include chemical treatments and mechanical removal techniques such as vacuuming and trapping. When it comes to chemical treatments for spiders, we use a variety of insecticides tailored to the specific type of spider present in the environment. In addition to chemical treatments, we use mechanical removal techniques when dealing with infestations. This can involve vacuuming away webs, trapping the spiders, and sealing off their entry points into the building. These methods are effective in eliminating spiders from your property without exposing you to any harsh chemicals or putting anyone at risk.
We provide professional services that focus on identifying activity, removing webs, and treating areas where it commonly hides. Our technicians inspect basements, crawl spaces, garages, and exterior entry points before applying targeted treatments to reduce their populations and help prevent their return.
Treatments typically involve a combination of interior and exterior applications. Our company treats cracks, crevices, and entry points where they hide and addresses areas around the outside of the home where they may enter. Removing webs and reducing the insects that feed on them also helps lower activity.
Yes. We include web removal in many services. Our technicians remove webs from corners, ceilings, exterior siding, and other areas where webs commonly form. Removing webs helps reduce activity and discourages them from rebuilding in the same locations.
We use professional products that are applied carefully by trained technicians. These treatments are designed to effectively control while maintaining a safe environment for families and pets when used according to label guidelines.
Homeowners can help reduce activity by keeping areas clean and uncluttered, sealing cracks and gaps around doors and windows, and reducing outdoor lighting that attracts insects. We may also recommend routine services to help control other insects that tehy feed on, significantly reducing their presence.