Spiders wolf spiders, widows, orb weavers
Most Florida spiders are rent-free pest control — orb weavers outside eat mosquitoes all night. The two worth respect are widows (black and brown) in undisturbed corners: garage clutter, meter boxes, under grill covers. Spider pressure indoors usually means there’s prey indoors, which is the real problem to fix.
Signs you have them
- Webs rebuilt daily across walkways or eaves
- Messy cobwebs low in the garage (widow territory)
- Wolf spiders sprinting across floors at night
What you can do today, free
- Knock down webs weekly with a broom — spiders relocate when rebuilding costs too much
- Wear gloves reaching into meter boxes and under outdoor furniture
- Shake out shoes stored in the garage
Questions, answered straight
Do you kill all the spiders?
We knock down webs, treat entry points, and control the insects spiders feed on — which is what actually lowers spider pressure. Outdoor orb weavers minding their business in a tree are working for you; we’ll say so.
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