Help is there many black widow spiders we are new and need to know what to do (San Antonio: house)

[nikip]

I found a Black Widow on my Deck hear in Bexar County. We live near 1604 and 90 are they common in San Antonio and have many found them in your home I am concern because of my kids. Could anyone tell me what we can do about the spiders, Ants and Spiders we will try to get someone to spray for them when we are financially able to.

[SATX56]

I think we have Black widows around. I'd be more concerned about the Brown Recluse which your more likely to run into. Not that i would be overly concerned about either. My son was bitten a few years back. We're figuring it was a brown recluse. Don't recall much about it but it affected maybe a Quarter sized chunk on his leg.

P.S. I'd be more concerned about scorpians than spiders. But, that's just me. I hate those things.

[nikip]

I also seen a scorpian in the kitchen when we first moved in where do you look for them for and what do you treat the house with to advoid these critters such as ants, spiders and scopians.

[SATX56]

Originally Posted by nikip

I also seen a scorpian in the kitchen when we first moved in where do you look for them for and what do you treat the house with to advoid these critters such as ants, spiders and scopians.

Well if your close to hill country you can bet on all three of those insects. Not a big deal just shake out any clothing left laying around. Especially outside, gloves and other items scorpians like to hide in. Check with a local nursery as to what insecticide you might use. Outside under rocks anything laying on the ground especially. Keep your eyes open. Chances aren't that great that you'll run into the spiders mentioned. Check your bedding. Good luck.

[scuba steve]

Originally Posted by nikip

I found a Black Widow on my Deck hear in Bexar County. We live near 1604 and 90 are they common in San Antonio and have many found them in your home I am concern because of my kids. Could anyone tell me what we can do about the spiders, Ants and Spiders we will try to get someone to spray for them when we are financially able to.

You can buy the spray and sprayer from Lowes and do it yourself for pretty cheap. A $20 bottle of concentrated bug spray and a borrowed sprayer was all it took to get rid of the spiders and bugs that moved in while the house I bought was vacant.

[CreekKnoll]

I've had Black Widows and Scorpions. Scorpions went away after time and after they build out the homes in the area. The Black Widows, I may see one every 1 year to 18 months. I think the best thing to do about spiders is to try and treat your lawn and home for all insects, which in turn, kills off their food supply.

Yeah, I was pretty shocked when I found that black widow in my back yard. It was female and huge. I caught it and put it in a jar to show my co workers. Then disposed of it the best way I could, with the bottom of my shoe!

[TXtrkgrl]

This doesn't help with your question, but here is an identification site that somebody on here posted a while back:
Spider Identification Chart - Venomous or Dangerous?

BTW, I live in the country and don't have a problem with poisonous spiders. Those scorpions on the other hand.......... those are what I would be looking for if I were you.

[svg210]

Originally Posted by TXtrkgrl

This doesn't help with your question, but here is an identification site that somebody on here posted a while back:
Spider Identification Chart - Venomous or Dangerous?

BTW, I live in the country and don't have a problem with poisonous spiders. Those scorpions on the other hand.......... those are what I would be looking for if I were you.

Scorpion stings give you a good numb feeling. Spider bites can rot your flesh.

The Amber and Texas scorpion (more common here In South West TX) arent that dangerous. remember the smaller the scorpion the stronger the venom, the bigger the scorpion the more painfull the sting.