


Venomous Spiders of Medical Importance
Most spiders will only bite humans in self-defense and when feeling threatened. Effects of a spider’s bite are usually like that of a mosquito or bee sting but if the venom is poisonous to humans, then more serious reactions can occur.Widow Spiders
The most common, toxic spiders seen around the home are Black and Brown Widow spiders. Black widows usually strike fear in even the bravest of individuals because of their ability to cause so much pain. Widow spiders are non-aggressive but will instinctively bite if they become trapped next to one’s skin; otherwise, they are quite shy and don’t go out of their way to bite humans.
Female black widow spider – Note the red hourglass under her abdomen.
Brown Recluse
Recluse spiders, such as the brown recluse are also toxic and sometimes will cause skin lesions but these spiders are mostly in the southern states up into the southeastern part of Nebraska. In California, the brown recluse is rarely seen outside the desert area where the Loxosceles deserta is located. Although different recluse species are found worldwide, most are in Mexico and Central AmericaSpider Venom
Venom in spiders serves two functions, a. To capture and liquefy the insides of its prey for easy digestion; and b. Self-defense. A Black widow may bite if its nesting place, under a rock or log, is exposed. Recluses are known to crawl inside a pile of clothes left overnight. According to California Poison Control, “The biggest problem with Black widow bites is the pain they cause.” Reasons to go to the doctor after being bit by a spider are: • If the severity of pain and discomfort increases. • Spreading redness accompanied by pain. • Any drainage from the bite. Hearts Pest Management will treat and eliminate spiders on contact. We will web dust around the perimeter of your home and advise you on ways to keep spiders from coming indoors. Call us for more information and to set up an appointment at 800-986-1006. You’re also welcome to complete the form below and a caring Hearts Pest Management representative will contact you shortly.Locations
City Services for Pest Control in Los Angeles
Agoura Hills | Northridge | |
Alhambra | Pacific Palisades | |
Arcadia | Palos Verdes Estates | |
Beverly Hills | Pasadena | |
Burbank | Pomona | |
Calabasas | Rancho Palos Verdes | |
Cerritos | Redondo Beach | |
City of Industry | Reseda | |
City of Los Angeles | Rolling Hills Estates | |
Claremont | San Marino | |
Culver City | Santa Fe Springs | |
Cypress | Santa Monica | |
Diamond Bar | Sherman Oaks | |
El Monte | Sylmar | |
El Segundo | Tarzana | |
Encino | Temple City | |
Glendale | Toluca Lake | |
Granada Hills | Torrance | |
Hacienda Heights | Venice | |
Hidden Hills | Walnut | |
Hollywood | West Covina | |
La Verne | West Hollywood | |
Long Beach | West Los Angeles | |
Malibu | Westlake Village | |
Manhattan Beach | Whittier | |
Marina Del Rey | Woodland Hills | |
North Hollywood | ||
City Services for Pest Control in Orange County
Aliso Viejo | Laguna Hills | |
Anaheim | Laguna Niguel | |
Brea | Lake Forest | |
Buena Park | Los Alamitos | |
Capistrano Beach | Mission Viejo | |
City of Orange | Newport Beach | |
Corona Del Mar | Orange | |
Costa Mesa | Rancho Santa Margarita | |
Dana Point | Rossmoor | |
Fountain Valley | San Clemente | |
Fullerton | San Juan Capistrano | |
Garden Grove | Santa Ana | |
Huntington Beach | Tustin | |
Irvine | Villa Park | |
La Habra | Westminster | |
Laguna Beach | Yorba Linda | |
City Services for Pest Control in San Diego
4S Ranch | Rancho Penasquitos | |
Poway | Scripps Ranch | |
Rancho Bernardo | ||
Descanso | Ramona | |
Julian | Santa Ysabel | |
Pine Valley | ||
Bonsall | Hidden Meadows | |
Escondido | Pauma Valley | |
Fallbrook | Valley Center | |
Carlsbad | Pacific Beach | |
Coronado | Point Loma | |
La Costa | San Ysidro | |
Mira Mesa | The City of San Diego | |
Otay Mesa | ||
Cardiff by the Sea | Oceanside | |
Carmel Valley | Rancho Santa Fe | |
Del Mar | San Marcos | |
Encinitas | Solana Beach | |
La Jolla | Vista | |
Alpine | Imperial Beach | |
Bonita | Jamul | |
Chula Vista | La Mesa | |
East Lake Chula Vista | Lakeside | |
El Cajon | Santee | |
City Services for Pest Control in Ventura
Camarillo | Simi Valley | |
Moorpark | Thousand Oaks | |
City Services for Pest Control in Riverside
Canyon Lake | Norco | |
Chino Hills | Perris | |
Corona | Sun City | |
Eastvale | Temecula | |
Lake Elsinore | The City of Riverside | |
Menifee | Wildomar | |
Moreno Valley | Winchester | |
Murrieta | ||
City Services for Pest Control in San Bernardino
Chino | Ontario | |
Fontana | Rancho Cucamonga | |
Highland | Redlands | |
Loma Linda | Upland | |
Montclair | Yucaipa | |