Alabama is home to two medically significant spider species — the black widow and the brown recluse. Both are common in Montgomery. Neither should be handled by homeowners.
(251) 312-9758Most of the spiders in your Montgomery home are harmless. Cellar spiders (daddy long legs), wolf spiders, and common house spiders are unpleasant to encounter but pose no health risk. Two species are the exception.
Shiny black with a red hourglass pattern on the abdomen. Prefers dark, sheltered areas: garages, woodpiles, crawl spaces, storage boxes. Venom is neurotoxic — causes severe muscle pain and cramping. Medical attention is required for bites, especially in children and elderly individuals.
Tan to brown with a violin-shaped marking on the cephalothorax. Hides in clothing, shoes, stored boxes, and furniture. Bite causes necrotic tissue death that can take months to fully heal. Often found in clusters — where you see one, there are usually more.
If you've found either of these species in your home, don't attempt to treat it yourself. Call us and we'll inspect, treat, and identify how they're getting in.
Large, fast-moving, and alarming to encounter — but not dangerous. They hunt on the ground and often enter through gaps around doors and the garage.
The classic "daddy long legs." Common in basements and corners. Not a health risk, but their webs accumulate quickly and become unsightly.
Large outdoor spiders that build elaborate webs on porches and in gardens. Beneficial but often unwanted near entries and seating areas.
Small, pale spiders that build silken sacs in upper corners of rooms. Mildly venomous — bites can cause localized pain and irritation.
Don't handle it. Call us and we'll take care of it safely — and check for more.
(251) 312-9758