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Texas Brown Tarantula Spider

Texas Brown Tarantula in New Braunfels, TX Tarantulas showing up around the house? Call 830-777-CAMO (2266) for spider control. The Texas brown tarantula is one of the most recognizable spiders in Central Texas. Its size can be alarming, but it is generally non-aggressive and not dangerous to people. Here is how to identify it, why you are seeing more in late summer, and how Camo Pest Control helps limit encounters around your home. Texas Brown Tarantula The Texas brown tarantula is a large, hairy, dark brown spider with a leg span that can reach 4 inches or more. It lives in burrows in grassy and open areas and hunts insects at night. Tarantulas are most commonly seen in late summer and fall, when mature males leave their burrows and wander in search of mates. They are often found around yards, garages, sheds, and crawl spaces, especially in rural and semi-rural areas. Are Texas Brown Tarantulas Dangerous? No. Texas brown tarantulas are generally non-aggressive, and their bites are rare and typically mild, similar to a bee sting. When threatened, they can flick tiny hairs from their abdomen that irritate skin and eyes, so avoid handling them. The two venomous spiders to watch for in Texas are the black widow and the brown recluse. Why You See More Tarantulas in Late Summer and Fall Most tarantulas spend their lives in or near their burrows. The ones people see are usually males that have matured and are wandering in search of females. This often happens on warm evenings in late summer and fall, and it is why tarantulas sometimes end up on porches, in garages, or inside. What to Do If You Find a Tarantula Gently guide it into a container with a piece of cardboard and release it in a grassy area away from the house. Wear gloves to avoid the irritating hairs. How Camo Pest Control Limits Tarantula Encounters Inspection. We look at where tarantulas are getting close to or into the structure. Reducing harborage. We recommend clearing debris, woodpiles, and clutter near the foundation and garage. Sealing entry points. We point out gaps under doors and around the garage that let spiders inside. Insect control. Fewer insects around the home means less to attract spiders. See all common Central Texas spiders on our spider control page. Spiders getting too close? Call 830-777-CAMO (2266) to schedule spider control. Areas We Serve Looking for dependable pest control near you? Camo Pest Control serves homes and businesses across New Braunfels and nearby cities with fast response times and customized treatment plans. View the areas we currently serve below, and contact us if you don’t see your location listed. New Braunfels Canyon Lake Garden Ridge Gruene Buda Bulverde Cibolo Kyle La Vernia Spring Branch McQueeney San Antonio San Marcos Schertz Seguin Texas Brown Tarantula FAQs Are Texas brown tarantulas poisonous? Texas brown tarantulas have venom, but it is not considered dangerous to people. Bites are rare and usually feel like a mild bee sting. Do tarantulas bite? Rarely. Tarantulas are non-aggressive and usually only bite if handled or pressed. They are more likely to flick irritating hairs when threatened. Why am I seeing tarantulas in my yard? Mature male tarantulas wander in late summer and fall looking for mates, which is when most people see them around homes, garages, and roads. How do I get a tarantula out of my house? Gently guide it into a container with a piece of cardboard, wearing gloves, and release it in a grassy area away from the house. How long do Texas brown tarantulas live? Males usually live only a few months after they mature, while females can live for 20 years or more.

Brown Recluse Spider

Brown Recluse Spiders in New Braunfels, TX Found a brown recluse in the house? Call 830-777-CAMO (2266) for spider control. The brown recluse and the black widow are the two most venomous spiders in Texas, and both can be found indoors and outdoors. This guide covers how to identify a brown recluse, where it hides, what to do about a bite, and how Camo Pest Control gets rid of them. Brown Recluse Spiders The brown recluse is light to medium brown with a dark violin-shaped mark on its back, with the neck of the violin pointing toward the rear. Its body is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long, and it has six eyes arranged in pairs instead of the eight most spiders have. As the name suggests, brown recluses are shy. They hide in quiet, undisturbed places and usually bite only when pressed against skin. Where Brown Recluses Hide Closets, attics, and storage rooms Cardboard boxes, clutter, and stored clothing Shoes, gloves, and bedding left on the floor Behind furniture and baseboards in rooms that are rarely used Shake out shoes and clothing before wearing them, store items in sealed plastic bins, and move beds away from walls. Brown Recluse Bite Symptoms A brown recluse bite is often painless at first. It can cause a small blister and swelling around the bite, and may lead to restlessness, fever, and difficulty sleeping. Bites can heal slowly and become infected, so medical attention is encouraged to manage symptoms. Texas Poison Control is available 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222. Compare the brown recluse with other Texas spiders on our spider control page, or see the black widow. How Camo Pest Control Treats Brown Recluse Spiders Inspection. We find where spiders are hiding, entering, and finding food, inside and out. Targeted treatment. We treat the eaves, foundation, entry points, and the hidden areas where spiders live. Insect control. We reduce the insects spiders feed on, so fewer spiders stay around. Prevention. We recommend sealing gaps, reducing clutter, and moving woodpiles and debris away from the house. Brown recluse spiders in your home? Call 830-777-CAMO (2266) to schedule spider control. Areas We Serve Looking for dependable pest control near you? Camo Pest Control serves homes and businesses across New Braunfels and nearby cities with fast response times and customized treatment plans. View the areas we currently serve below, and contact us if you don’t see your location listed. New Braunfels Canyon Lake Garden Ridge Gruene Buda Bulverde Cibolo Kyle La Vernia Spring Branch McQueeney San Antonio San Marcos Schertz Seguin Brown Recluse Spider FAQs How do I identify a brown recluse spider? Look for a brown spider with a dark violin-shaped mark on its back and six eyes in pairs. The body is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. Is a brown recluse bite dangerous? A brown recluse bite can cause a blister and swelling and may heal slowly or become infected. Medical attention is encouraged so symptoms can be managed. Where do brown recluse spiders hide? In quiet, undisturbed places such as closets, attics, boxes, stored clothing, and shoes left on the floor. How do I avoid being bitten by a brown recluse? Shake out shoes and clothes before wearing them, keep stored items in sealed plastic bins, reduce clutter, and keep beds away from walls. How do I get rid of brown recluse spiders? Reducing clutter and having hiding spots and entry points professionally treated is the most effective approach, since brown recluses hide in places sprays cannot easily reach.

Black Widow Spider

Black Widow Spiders in New Braunfels, TX Found a black widow around the house? Call 830-777-CAMO (2266) for spider control. The black widow and the brown recluse are the two most venomous spiders in Texas, and both can be found indoors and outdoors. This guide covers how to identify black widows, where they hide, what to do about a bite, and how Camo Pest Control gets rid of them. Black Widow Spiders The female black widow is shiny black with a red or orange hourglass on the underside of her round abdomen. Her body is about half an inch long. Males are smaller, lighter in color, and not considered dangerous. Black widows build messy, irregular webs in dark, sheltered spots close to the ground and usually stay hidden during the day. Where Black Widows Hide Woodpiles, rock walls, and debris near the house Garages, sheds, and pump houses Meter boxes, outdoor furniture, and planters Crawl spaces and dark corners of storage areas Wear gloves when moving firewood, boxes, or yard debris, and shake out gloves and boots that have been stored outside. Black Widow Bite Symptoms Black widow venom affects the nervous system. Symptoms can include muscle pain and cramps, stomach cramps, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and fever. Seek medical attention if a bite occurs, especially for children and older adults. Texas Poison Control is available 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222. Not sure what bit you or what you found? Compare black widows with other Texas spiders on our spider control page, or see the brown recluse. How Camo Pest Control Treats Black Widows Inspection. We find where spiders are hiding, entering, and finding food, inside and out. Targeted treatment. We treat the eaves, foundation, entry points, and the hidden areas where spiders live. Insect control. We reduce the insects spiders feed on, so fewer spiders stay around. Prevention. We recommend sealing gaps, reducing clutter, and moving woodpiles and debris away from the house. Black widows around your home? Call 830-777-CAMO (2266) to schedule spider control. Areas We Serve Looking for dependable pest control near you? Camo Pest Control serves homes and businesses across New Braunfels and nearby cities with fast response times and customized treatment plans. View the areas we currently serve below, and contact us if you don’t see your location listed. New Braunfels Canyon Lake Garden Ridge Gruene Buda Bulverde Cibolo Kyle La Vernia Spring Branch McQueeney San Antonio San Marcos Schertz Seguin Black Widow Spider FAQs How do I identify a black widow spider? Look for a shiny black spider with a red or orange hourglass on the underside of a round abdomen. The female body is about half an inch long. Are black widow spiders deadly? Black widow bites are serious and need medical attention, but deaths are very rare with modern care. Children and older adults are at higher risk. What are the symptoms of a black widow bite? Symptoms can include muscle pain and cramps, stomach cramps, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and fever. Seek medical care if you are bitten. Where do black widows live around a house? In dark, sheltered spots near the ground, such as woodpiles, rock walls, garages, sheds, meter boxes, and under outdoor furniture. How do I get rid of black widows? Reduce clutter and debris around the home, wear gloves when moving stored items, and have the hiding spots and entry points professionally treated.