Spider pest control in Mallorca
The spiders found in homes are not usually a health hazard, except for people who are allergic to their bite.
Spiders are often associated with a lack of cleanliness, an impression reinforced by cobwebs and the dust that builds up on them. Interestingly, not all spider species spin webs. Some prefer to make their own burrows in gaps inside furniture and in cracks.
Because most people are afraid of spiders, their presence in a business can damage the company’s image in the eyes of customers and staff, who may leave in fright or question the hygiene of the premises.
Also bear in mind that spiders are carnivorous, so finding them in your home usually points to another infestation, such as ants, flies or mosquitoes.
Professional spider pest control in Mallorca is the best solution when a spider infestation is found in a business, and it also prevents the problems associated with bites.
How to prevent spiders
Spiders are very likely to come indoors in autumn, as this is when they look for a warm place to spend the winter.
To keep spiders away, you can take the following preventive measures.
Vacuum your home regularly, paying special attention to places where dust builds up and rooms that are rarely used. Spiders avoid contact with larger living creatures, so they prefer to settle in quiet, low-traffic areas. Clean the darker parts of your home, such as behind shelves, in storage rooms, broom cupboards and wardrobes where you keep out-of-season clothes and belongings.
Remove any cobwebs you come across. This destroys any nests they may have built and their main source of food.
Fill in gaps and repair any cracks you see in walls, near pipes and under doors.
Get rid of places that could serve as shelter. Some of their favourite spots to spend the winter are woodpiles and cellars. Spiders also use tree trunks to hibernate.
Check plants, flowerpots and garden items before bringing them indoors after the warmer months.
Prune trees and shrubs so they do not touch your home. Not only are they ideal hiding places for spiders, they also give them quick and easy access to the house.
Get rid of other insects that spiders could feed on. To do this, avoid leaving food out and store it in sealed, airtight containers whenever possible.
Do not leave outdoor lights on. Flying insects such as moths and mosquitoes are attracted to light, and they in turn attract spiders.
If you find a spider egg sac in a web or attached to a female spider, destroy it immediately or contact a spider pest control service in Mallorca. These sacs can hold hundreds of eggs that may hatch into several hundred new spiders.
Signs of a spider infestation
Spiders generally live in dark, quiet areas of homes and gardens. Here are some signs that will help you spot a spider infestation:
Cobwebs are a clear sign, but remember that some spider species prefer to build their burrows in little-used parts of the home, others hide in cracks and holes, and some are drawn to damp environments, so they are more likely to be found in basements, warehouses or walls.
If you are in a place with a large and varied insect population, spiders are very likely to appear, as they prey on ants, flies and mosquitoes, among other insects.
Spiders lay their eggs in silk sacs, which can hold around 100 eggs. Finding sacs attached inside a house means there will soon be more spiders. Contact a spider pest control service in Mallorca quickly to prevent this from happening.
Spider bites
Spiders have venom glands that they use to paralyse and eventually kill their prey. They digest their victims externally, as they have no jaws to chew with.
Most spiders in Spain are harmless, although a few species have a bite that can be painful and even dangerous for very sensitive people or those allergic to spider venom.
Spiders also have silk-producing glands in different parts of their body, which they use to build their webs, both to live in and to catch their prey.
At J&L Plagas we offer professional spider pest control in Mallorca to identify the species that has invaded your home or business, along with a tailored solution to get rid of the infestation quickly, safely, effectively and for good.
We use treatments approved by the Spanish Ministry of Health and can carry out integrated control of any type of pest.
What is the most dangerous spider in Spain?
In Spain there are only a few types of spider whose bite is significant:
The European black widow (Latrodectus tredecimguttatus) has red spots on its abdomen that warn of its danger. Depending on the amount of venom injected and the time of year (the venom is stronger in autumn), its bite causes sharp pain and, in some cases, breathing difficulties, although no deaths have been linked to it.
The yellow sac spider (Cheiracanthium punctorium) has a bite as painful as a wasp sting.
The violin spider (Loxosceles rufescens), also known as the brown or corner spider, is one of Spain’s venomous spiders and is common in country houses. It sometimes enters homes looking for shelter and food, and tends to hide behind furniture. It does not attack unless it feels threatened. Its bite is very painful and especially dangerous for children and the elderly.
If you are bitten, go to a medical centre and take the spider with you, even if it is dead. Although most reactions are mild, people with allergies can suffer serious consequences.
The wolf spider (Lycosa tarantula) is the largest spider in Europe. Despite its size, its bite is similar to a wasp sting: painful, but without complications. It lives on sunny, stony slopes in southern and eastern Spain.
With our spider pest control in Mallorca, J&L Plagas helps you identify the exact species that has invaded your business or home. This rules out a dangerous species and lets us learn its habits so we can target its burrows and webs.
Our spider pest control service in Mallorca gives you the peace of mind you need to get rid of the problem at its source, quickly and with complete discretion.
Spider pest control in Mallorca
One way to get rid of a spider infestation is to remove their food sources. As mentioned above, spiders feed on other insects, so keeping your home free of ants, flies and mosquitoes, among others, can be very helpful.
Insecticide sprays can help, but with a full infestation, conventional insecticides will not reach all of them.
If you see cobwebs, clean the area first and then spray it with a spider-repellent insecticide so they do not settle there again.
If a spider infestation is confirmed, J&L Plagas will offer the solutions best suited to your problem and prepare a quote tailored to your needs.
Our spider pest control technicians in Mallorca have extensive experience in eliminating spiders and offer a wide range of professional services.
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