Spider Pest Control Services

Spider Control FAQs

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  What should I know about Spiders in Oregon?

  Spiders are arachnids and are commonly recognized by their ability to spin a web and their eight legs. All spiders are venomous, however, the vast majority of spiders in the PNW are not medically significant, plus they have no interest in biting people. Of the 500 or so spiders that call Oregon home, there are three that stand out the most: the hobo, giant house, & the western black widow spider. The first two have a bad reputation of being extremely venomous but there has been no scientific data to back up these claims and they are considered harmless in other parts of the world. The western black widow spider is commonly found in the southwestern part of the state, they are docile and will not actively seek out a human to bite. Bites from these spiders are rare but If you are bitten by a black widow you should immediately seek medical attention. Keeping stored items away from the home along with having a regular pest control program will drastically cut down the number of spiders you see in or around the home.

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  What is the difference between poisonous and venomous spiders?

  Poisonous things will only affect you if you ingest them. Venomous things have to bite or inject venom in you in order to affect you. All spiders are venomous as they have to inject venom into their prey in order to kill them.

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  How do I prevent spiders from entering my home?

  The first step in effective spider control is limiting access to your home, and eliminating areas for spiders to nest, hide, or lay eggs. Gaps around structures – like those that can appear around foundations, windows, doors, and roofs – should be tightly sealed. Materials and debris should be stacked or stored away from the home, and loose items like clothing should be kept off of floors. Items like boots and work gloves should be kept in sealed containers to prevent spider entry. Areas like garages and basements should be kept clean and organized to further eliminate spider living spaces. In addition to these measures, Bug Zapper technicians can apply a powerful barrier system around the home that both kills and repels spiders and other pests, with results that are 100% guaranteed.

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  Are there Brown Recluse spiders in Oregon

  We DO NOT have Brown Recluses here in Oregon. They are physically incapable of surviving in our environment. They like it hot and humid all the time, we just don't have the correct conditions for them. Many other species of a spider look similar (such as the more than 200 species of wolf spider), and a microscope is generally required to accurately identify a true brown recluse.

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  What types of training do your technicians go through?

  At Bug Zapper, we are committed to providing you with the most knowledgeable, experienced, and professional pest control technicians in the Pacific Northwest. Our technicians are all fully licensed and certified in Oregon, in addition to undergoing advanced training though our intensive internal apprenticeship training program. All technicians complete state testing for laws and safety, including IIHS General, IIHS Structural, and Agricultural Vertebrate tests before going through a month-long apprenticeship field training program. Our staff also completes ongoing advanced training and attends industry-based seminars to ensure our knowledge and methods are up-to-date. We are fortunate to have an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) on our staff -- one of only 12 currently operating in the entire state of Oregon.

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  Do you have same day service?

  Bug Zapper is known for our fast response times and convenient service appointments, in addition to our all-around excellent customer care. As such, we are happy to provide same day services whenever possible. A bug service professional can be at your home in most cases within 24-48 hrs. Call our office and we will gladly work with you to determine how we can best accommodate your schedule and time!