Spider Removal in The Cambridge Area

If you have a problem with spiders or a spider infestation, The Pest Professionals in Cambridge can assist. We provide you with instant help if you have a spider problem in two very easy and practical steps:

The no obligation phone consultation applies to both residential and business customers in the Cambridge area. No spider job is too large or too small for us to look at. Where relevant we are able to advise on any urgent action required to protect your property or possessions prior to a visit. If a visit is expected we let you know if there will be a call out charge and advise on the likely costs of any moth treatment should it be necessary.

Expert in Spider Removal

Although spiders do a lot of good through natural insect control, particularly predating on over-wintering queen wasps, there is no doubt that there is a general fear of them.

In one or two cases you definitely don’t want them around, and one of those is the case of the false widow spider. This spider is certainly ‘on the march’ in the UK and although most reports often tend to be from the Southern Counties, reports are appearing from other areas too, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Norfolk. Although its bite is not as nasty as that of the black widow, they do give a nasty venomous bite with the pain said to be much like that of a wasp or bee sting. The bite of this spider and others of the genus Steatoda can also produce symptoms known Steatodism in which the victim exhibits an intense pain radiating from the bite, along with fever and general malaise. To puts it simply, something to avoid if you can! The False Widow constructs a scaffold style web of enormous strength, normally including a tubular hole into which is retreats. They have poor vision and depend on vibration to latch onto their prey.

Identification

The false widow spider has a brown body and legs with a shiny appearance, and has distinct cream markings on its bulbous body. The creamy markings are frequently likened to a skull shape. Females (9.5-14mm) are slightly bigger than males (7-11mm), and their bites are a great deal worse!!

Treatment

Do not attempt to rid your house of false widow or other biting spiders– if in any doubt, call a professional. Treatment involves a combination of physical collection, web elimination and the use of professional strength insecticidal sprays with a strong residual.

If you need sound advice or speedy solutions to problems with spiders anywhere in the Cambridge area – contact us.