With the warmer months just around the corner, it’s only natural to be wary of new pests invading your home. Pests of any kind are more noticeable when the temperature rises because they become more active. One type of pest residents of Rock Island should watch for is the yellow sac spider.
This spider is a pale whitish-yellow and is distinguishable by a lane-shaped mark along the middle of the abdomen. It’s often difficult to detect this spider thanks to its small size. They reach a maximum length of ¼ inch long. When they remain outside, this breed of spider can be beneficial because they feed on other spiders along with other agricultural and garden pests. However, their ability to reproduce at a high rate and their bite can make this pest troublesome for homeowners once they’ve invaded.
What’s In A Spider Bite?
Like with most spiders, this breed bites. However, they hunt during the nighttime, which can make it difficult to detect them. Unlike other spiders, a yellow sac spider doesn’t use a web to catch their prey. Instead, they search. This tactic can often lead to them ending up in locations they don’t belong such as in your bed or in your clothing.
Fortunately, a bite from a yellow sac spider is relatively mild in comparison to other types of spider bites. In most cases, the symptoms of a bite from this spider include pain and slight necrosis of the immediate area. For this reason, this is often mistaken for a brown recluse bite, which is much more serious.
One thing to keep in mind with this bite is the reaction of your body. Some reactions that people may experience include slow healing, itchiness, and swelling. However, neither the bite nor the reaction is considered a cause for medical attention, which keeps these pests closer to the nuisance side of the threat level.
Why Yellow Sac Spiders Enter Your Home And How To Prevent Them
It’s a fact that yellow sac spiders don’t want to be around people. As such, you may be wondering why they even enter the home in the first place. This happens for a couple of reasons which helps us determine how to best prevent an infestation.
These spiders are hunters, which means sometimes they end up wandering through an open door or as is more likely, they’re hunting other pests that have invaded your home. During the warmer months, they tend to stick to gardens and under debris. The closer vegetation is to the home, the more susceptible you are to a yellow sac spider infestation. Common prevention measures include:
Remove the vegetation: This spider likes ground-covering vegetation. As such, it’s best to make sure all instances are removed or relocated to other areas of the property.
Seal the entry points: Spiders can slip through cracks and holes as easily as any other pest. Keeping them out can be as easy as sealing these spots up.
Screen everything: Keep the vents and windows covered with appropriate screens to further reduce the chances of this spider making it into the house.
Check the pipes: Spiders may enter through holes or leaks in the plumbing lines. As such, it’s recommended to check for and plug these holes.
Call the professionals: If you or your loved ones are experiencing bites or have noticed multiple spiders on the premises, the best thing to do is contact your pest management professionals.
Control The Yellow Sac Population With Quik-Kill Pest Eliminators
The truth is that pests of any kind are at best an inconvenience, but more often they’re detrimental to your health and wellbeing. While yellow sac spiders are relatively harmless compared to other possibilities, that doesn’t mean they belong in your home.
That’s why we have created a complete pest solution that delivers comprehensive protection that you can count on. No matter what Rock Island pest problem you face, we’ll make sure you get the service and results you need to live comfortably.
Ready for spider prevention services? Then give us a call to speak with one of our agents about our professional yellow sac spider control options or fill out our online form to schedule your quote.