Late summer is spider season in Spokane. Hobo spiders and giant house spiders start showing up in basements and bathtubs, and black widows settle into garages and window wells for the winter.
Spokane's older homes, especially on the South Hill, in Browne's Addition and in Hillyard, often have unfinished basements, rock foundations and window wells that spiders love. Homes along the river and near Manito Park see heavy webbing on eaves and porches. Newer homes in Five Mile and Indian Trail mostly get spiders through garage doors and gaps around windows.
We brush down webs and egg sacs from eaves, windows, decks and garage corners, which removes the next generation before it hatches.
We treat the foundation, entry points and the places spiders hide outside, like window wells and landscaping rock.
We treat cracks and crevices in basements, garages and crawl spaces where spiders settle in for the winter.
We point out the things that draw spiders in, like porch lights that attract insects and woodpiles against the house.
Spider control is covered by our general pest control plans, which start at $41 a month. The first service is $125 with a 12-month agreement. Our 365 Pest Free Guarantee means that if spiders come back between visits, so do we, at no extra charge.
See Your PriceIn late August and September, male hobo spiders and giant house spiders go looking for mates, and many of them wander indoors. Most of the big spiders you see in the bathtub or basement this time of year are those males. A perimeter treatment and sealed gaps keep most of them out.
Spiders are covered by our general pest control plans, which start at $41 a month. The first service is $125 with a 12-month agreement.
Probably not as dangerous as their reputation. Hobo spider bites were once blamed for serious wounds, but newer research hasn't backed that up. The spider with truly harmful venom around here is the black widow, which hides in garages, woodpiles and window wells. If you're bitten and have severe pain, cramping or trouble breathing, get medical help.
Yes. We cover all of Spokane, including the South Hill, Manito, Browne's Addition, Hillyard, Five Mile, Indian Trail and Logan, plus Mead to the north. Our Spokane Valley office at 11915 E Broadway Ave is a short drive from anywhere in the city. Call or text 208-401-6122, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.
