IDENTIFYING BROWN RECLUSE AND BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS IN YOUR AREA
Black widow spiders and brown recluse spiders are common in Kansas City. During home visits in the Kansas City area, we have realized there are two types of customers. Those who find all the creepy crawlies intriguing and the ones who find them downright frightening. You have those who do not want a single pest around them with the scared group, and some only dislike the huge scurrying pest. While this doesn’t make sense to everyone, one thing you need to be aware of is that some pests and spiders pose an imminent threat to humans. With black widow spiders, this threat can be serious.
There are 2 species of spiders that fall into this category. The black widow spider is one of the most feared, and rightly so. It is not largely known that the black widow spider’s bite has been reported to be 15 times stronger than that of a rattlesnake. There are several hazards caused by the bite of a black widow spider. The symptoms can include nausea, muscle aches, and difficulty breathing due to paralysis of the diaphragm. Young children and the elderly are more seriously affected by the bite, which can result in death.
Identification
Most black widow spiders are easily identified. They are always black but usually have a red-shaped hourglass on their belly. This is not always the case, as some may have a red dot or maybe no red at all. When you encounter black widow spiders, you can look for these markings.
The other spider to be leery of is the Brown Recluse. This spider has a venomous bite, as well. If the bite isn’t that bad and not much venom has entered the body, then there will only be a small red marking on the skin that will heal quickly. The more serious bites will cause quite a large wound. These will normally get to be a few inches long and wide and may take up to several months to heal. Like the black widow, weaker ones will develop more serious symptoms, including fever, chills, restlessness, and vomiting.
Your Best Defense
Your best defense is to avoid these spiders altogether if you come across one. Do not deliberately disturb them, their webs, or their surroundings. These spiders are common in the area. It’s best to call an expert who can remove the venomous spiders and check the rest of the area for any more spiders and an infestation. Contact experts to handle black widow spiders safely. Call Zip Zap Termite & Pest Control today at 816-407-PEST (7378)
Jeffery Preece BCE,PHE
Jeffery is a Board Certified Entomologist at ZipZap Termite & Pest Contro
