Spider Control in Houston, TX
Effective Spider Treatments for Houston Homes
Common Spiders You’ll See Around Houston
When Spider Activity Becomes More Than Just a Nuisance
Houston is known for many things — NASA, great food, rodeos — and also for having a LOT of spiders. Our warm, humid climate creates perfect conditions for them to thrive.
Most spiders in Houston are harmless and even helpful… but a few can be dangerous when they move indoors.
The Species You'll Find in Houston
American House Spider
The classic villain of every urban pest nightmare.
Identification & Location
Warm, quiet, and undisturbed areas attract them — especially corners, garages, closets, porches, and storage rooms — and they often build messy-looking webs near lights where flying insects gather.
The Problem
Builds webs in corners and ceilings
Presence often indicates insects in the home
Occasionally startle homeowners when disturbed
Very timid — bites are extremely rare
Fun (or horrifying) stat
They’re one of the most common indoor spiders in the U.S. but also one of the least harmful.
Wolf Spider
Big, fast, and famous for causing Houston homeowners jump scares.
Identification & Location
They have large, hairy brown or gray bodies, are often mistaken for tarantulas, and are commonly seen running across floors or hiding in shoes — and mothers even carry their babies on their backs.
The Problem
Fast-moving hunters (no webs)
Can bite if handled, though not dangerous
Often wander indoors during rain or changing weather
Their size makes them look scarier than they are
Fun (or horrifying) stat
A female carrying dozens of baby spiders can produce one of the internet’s most viral nightmares.
Brown Recluse Spider
The most feared spider in Texas because of its "necrotic" venom.
Identification & Location
They have smooth, light-brown bodies with a faint violin mark and six eyes, and they prefer dark, undisturbed places like closets, attics, cardboard boxes, and woodpiles.
The Problem
They prefer hiding in shoes, boxes, and storage items
Bites usually happen when they’re accidentally pressed against skin
Can hide in cardboard because it mimics tree bark
May spread through cluttered garages, attics, and closets
Fun (or horrifying) stat
Brown recluses are so shy that most people who have them in their homes never actually see one.
Orb Weaver
The beautiful garden web architects of Houston.
Identification & Location
They have large, colorful bodies, build huge circular webs, and are commonly found in gardens, porches, and near outdoor lights.
The Problem
Totally harmless — but webs can block walkways
High nighttime activity near porch lights
Startle homeowners when webs appear overnight
Fun (or horrifying) stat
Some species rebuild an entire 2–3 foot web every single night.
Cellar Spider (Daddy Long Legs)
The long, skinny, wobbly spider in corners and garages.
Identification & Location
They have thin legs and a distinctive shaky movement, and are commonly found in garages, attics, storage rooms, and basements.
The Problem
Create multiple layered webs
Often found in clusters in dark spaces
Drawn to quiet, cluttered areas
Fun (or horrifying) stat
Even though they are the most venomous spider, their fangs are not long enough to pierce human skin, so they are harmless to us.
Black Widow Spider
Houston’s most medically significant spider.
Identification & Location
They have a glossy black body with a red hourglass marking, and are typically found in woodpiles, sheds, garages, under stairs, patio furniture, and dark corners.
The Problem
Highly venomous — bites cause:
Severe muscle cramps
Abdominal pain
Sweating & nausea
Elevated heart rate
Not aggressive but extremely dangerous to disturb
Fun (or horrifying) stat
Females may produce multiple egg sacs, each with up to 300 eggs.
Why They Are a Huge Issue
Unlike many pests, spiders don’t enter homes because they want to live near people — they come inside for food, shelter, and darkness. Houston’s warm climate, high insect activity, and older home structures make indoor spider sightings extremely common.
Attics & Crawlspaces
Basements
Closets & Storage Areas
Garages & Sheds
Porches & Woodpiles
Under Furniture
What Professional Spider Control Includes
This delivers long-term, low-spider homes by eliminating food sources, treating hiding spots, and sealing entry points.
Web Removal
We clean eaves, corners, porches, and garages of unsightly cobwebs
Crack & Crevice Treatment
Targeting hiding spots for widows and recluses in voids and baseboards.
Insect Control
Eliminates the food source. If you stop the bugs, you stop the spiders.
Perimeter Protection
Creates a barrier to stop spiders from entering your home.
Why Treating Spiders Quickly is Critical
Spiders reproduce quietly and spread fast. Delaying treatment allows populations to grow, increases bite risk, and often signals a larger insect problem attracting them indoors.
Venom & Bites
Black widow bites can cause severe muscle cramps, abdominal pain, sweating, nausea, and rapid heart rate.
Brown recluse bites may lead to blistering and, in rare cases, tissue necrosis.
Both species prefer dark, undisturbed areas — making accidental contact more likely.
Hidden Infestations
Spiders often indicate underlying insect problems like roaches, flies, or mosquitoes.
Webs, egg sacs, and cluttered areas can support long-term, unnoticed populations.
Wolf spiders and recluse spiders hide in shoes, boxes, closets, attics, and under furniture.
DIY Failure
Sprays only kill spiders you can see — egg sacs stay untouched.
Houston humidity breaks down most DIY products quickly.
Missing recluse or widow hiding spots can leave dangerous spiders behind.
If insects stay, spiders always return.
Waiting even a few weeks can turn a minor issue into a full infestation.
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