Spider Exterminator
Columbus Ohio
Stop Your Spider Problem With Help From Champion Pest
Champion Pest & Termite Control in Columbus, OH is ready to tackle any spider or pest problem you’re experiencing. Spiders like to hide, and female spiders can lay hundreds of eggs in one egg casing, causing one pest to quickly become many pests and making the problem hard to control. Whether you’re dealing with just a few or an infestation, Champion can get your home spider-free with professional pest control services. Contact us via our online form or give us a call to request a quote for service.
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Which Spiders Live in Ohio?
Hundreds of Spider Species Call Ohio Home
There are over 40,000 spider species worldwide, but only about 600 of those species live in Ohio. Some are natural Ohio residents while others have hitched a ride here on food or lumber shipments. According to the Ohio Division of Wildlife, all species of Ohio spiders but one are venomous, but bites are rare and most venoms do not affect humans.
Why are Spiders a Problem?
Spiders play an important role in controlling mosquito, fly, and other insect populations, which is beneficial to you and the environment. However, if you’re seeing a lot of these pests around your home, this means they have enough food to sustain a large population, which could quickly get out of control. This could also point to a secondary infestation, which would require treatment. If you notice spiders or pests, it might be time for professional pest control service.
Where Do Spiders Hide?
Spiders can typically be found in your home or property hanging around window corners, above the kitchen sink, in barns, garages, and outbuildings or hiding at the back of cabinets and in clothes. Spiders tend to like dark, cool areas such as basements, porches and even under siding.
Get Rid of Spiders with Help from Champion
Keeping a clean home and squashing spiders and pests when you see them is not an effective prevention or treatment plan for infestations. To effectively remove spiders from your house, you’ll need to call professionals for treatment. Our exterminators have the knowledge and resources to control and eliminate the pests in your home and prevent new ones from moving in. Contact Champion Pest & Termite Control in Columbus, OH today for pest control service.
Signs Of A Spider Infestation
Know What To Look For
Spiders enter your home or property through cracks in walls or gaps in window screens to escape cold and wet conditions outside. Once they are safe and happy inside your house, female spiders will lay egg casings, each of which contains hundreds of babies. By the time you kill the mother, more spiders may already be crawling around, making the problem hard to control. Often, these egg cases are too small to notice or are well hidden. Other signs of an infestation include seeing webs or an excessive amount of bugs, which could attract spiders to your home. If you see these signs, contact Champion Pest & Termite Control for service in Columbus, Ohio to request treatment.
Types of Spiders in Columbus
Spiders have eight legs, a body with two sections, and three or four pairs of eyes. While there are hundreds of species of spiders in Ohio, common species include black widow, wolf, jumping, parson, cobweb, bullheaded sac, and occasionally recluse spiders.
Wolf Spider
The wolf spider population in Ohio includes burrowing, field, brush-legged, pirate, striped, and thin-legged wolf spiders. Many of these are found in grassy areas. If you see wolf spiders, request pest control service.
Black Widow
Brown Recluse
Spider Control FAQs
Are house spiders harmful or helpful?
Most house spiders are harmless and actually feed on other insects in your home. However, seeing a large number of spiders can be a sign that other pests are present, since spiders go where their food source is. Reducing spider activity often starts with controlling the insects that attract them in the first place.
How do I spider-proof my home?
There’s no way to completely eliminate spiders forever, but you can significantly reduce activity inside your home. Sealing cracks and gaps around doors, windows, and foundations helps limit entry points. Regular vacuuming, reducing clutter, and removing webs when they appear also make your home less inviting. Because spiders follow their food source, ongoing pest control that reduces other insects is one of the most effective ways to keep spider activity under control.
What types of spiders are common in Ohio?
In Ohio, the most commonly encountered spiders include house spiders, wolf spiders, and cellar spiders (often called “daddy longlegs”). These spiders are generally harmless and are considered nuisance pests. Brown recluse spiders are not common in Ohio, but they have been found on rare occasions, usually after being transported indoors through boxes, furniture, or other items from warmer regions. Confirmed sightings are uncommon, and many spiders are often misidentified as brown recluses.
Do spiders bite people?
Most spiders avoid people and bites are uncommon. If a bite does occur, it’s usually mild and harmless. Spiders that can cause more serious reactions, such as the brown recluse, are rare in Ohio, and confirmed bites are uncommon.
Why are there more spiders in the fall?
As temperatures cool in Ohio, spiders become more noticeable as they move indoors seeking warmth, shelter, and mates. Fall is also when many spiders are fully grown, which makes them easier to spot. While increased activity can be unsettling, it’s a seasonal pattern and doesn’t necessarily mean you have an infestation.
Are spiders a sign of other bugs in the home?
Often, yes. Spiders feed on other insects, so increased spider activity can indicate that other pests are present and providing a food source. Reducing those underlying pest issues is one of the most effective ways to limit spiders in the home.
How often should I clean webs?
Removing spider webs weekly or biweekly helps discourage spiders from returning. Regular web removal disrupts nesting and signals that the area isn’t a suitable place for spiders to settle.
Will pest control remove spider eggs too?
Pest control treatments help reduce spiders and disrupt egg sacs in treated areas, which can limit future spider activity. While no treatment can guarantee the removal of every spider egg—especially those hidden in hard-to-reach areas—routine service and web removal significantly reduce the chances of spiders hatching and reestablishing inside the home.
Can I get rid of spiders myself?
You can reduce spider activity with regular cleaning, web removal, and sealing entry points, but it’s not possible to eliminate spiders completely on your own. Spiders often enter homes searching for food, and as long as other insects are present, spiders may follow. Professional pest control focuses on reducing spider entry points and controlling the insects that attract them, which helps keep spider activity under control long-term.