I noticed i have black widows in my backyard. Are they dangerous and how do i get rid of them?

Answer 1

We get them around here all the time, they are dangerous, but you almost have to pick them up or goad them to bite you.

Any bug killer that works on termites, pretty much will zap these guys. Just be careful spraying, don't think over applying pesticides will work better. Just use the correct amount and you'll be fine.

Keep note where you find them, it's a good chance that any replacement spiders, will end up in the same spots. We kill black widows, in almost the same spots year after year.

When black widow eggs hatch, the youngster makes a sail thread and catches the wind to travel to its new home. So, you can kill the adults on your property, but babies from your neighbor can sail in and put up shop.

Answer 2

Some insect sprays kill spiders some do not. Read the label. where you see one directly use the spray but remember they really like dark semi damp areas like between landscape bushes and houses. If you can avoid those places. If not call an exterminator.

Will they kill you? No probably not even if you are bitten. The bite is seldom fatal. To the best of my knowledge there has only been one fatality in the state of Missouri since records were kept. That was most likely a severe or even allergic reaction.

The bites are EXTREMELY painful however causing severe headaches, fever, and nausea. There is an antivenom but some people like my sister are allergic to it so have to suffer with the effects. I think it took her three days or so to get over the worst of it. That was more than 35 years ago so I can not remember well.

Answer 3

A black widow bite will kill a human. They are very dangerous. You have a couple of options. I killed one the other day with some hot shot spider killer. It sprays about 4 feet. But don't get too close to it because if it bites you, you're in trouble. If you have kids, keep them away from the area. You could also call a pest control company and see what they suggest. She may have already laid eggs and you certainly don't want more living in your yard. good luck.

Answer 4

Technically they are dangerous, but they are not aggressive. Also, death from a black widow bite is almost unheard-of. They will make you sick. Most bites happen because the spider gets between the clothing and the skin, and when it gets a little squished, it bites. The people most often bitten seem to be plumbers and electricians who work under houses and in attics. I've read that they will bite to defend their egg sacs, but not in my experience. I do squash their egg sacs when I see them, and the mother doesn't do anything about it.
I've lived my life in Southern California, and I think everybody has black widows in the back yard. Most of them are hidden though. If you leave them alone, they leave you alone. My policy is, if I see one in a spot where it may easily contact people, I kill it. For instance, if I found one on my mailbox, I would kill it. Otherwise I don't bother. So, just kill the ones you see that might get in your way; that's what I do.
[Once I saw my dad try to kill a black widow with pesticide spray. She curled up, then got up and ran off. He sprayed her again, she curled up, then got up and ran. Finally he stepped on her. So I don't recommend pesticides. As children my brother and I played in the garage and even among the rafters; there were black widows but they never bit us. We weren't overly careful either.

Answer 5

Jeff and Joker were correct. They are dangerous but rarely aggressive. They are so good at reproduction it is almost impossible to get rid of them. You could pick them up and they probably wouldn't bite you. Don't do it though. They are mostly dangerous if you get one under your bed sheets or something like that. It takes several hours for the symptoms to take effect and it is extremely unpleasant. There is anti-venom if you chose to use it.

Answer 6

In my garden railroad town, they like to get into the buildings to build their webs. Yes they are poisonous but from what I've read rarely fatal. You're probably in more danger from wasp, which also like to build nest in the buildings. A good bug spray will do them in and so will a stick or a shoe. My stepson got some extra credit for taking one to school. My wife made me kill it first. I used alcohol and then use a pin to mount in on carboard. If I'm not mistaken only the females are poisonous and they are also blind so you really have the upper hand when dealing with them.

Answer 7

Call an exterminator if you must, but they're not very dangerous. Yes, they are VENOMOUS (not poisonous, they are not synonyms) but rarely bite and it is rarely fatal. Just make sure to clean and watch out when you are near any warm, dark spaces such as a garage or basement. Also, check your shoes and clothes for spiders before putting them on. Though, it's possible to coexist peacefully with them. My former science teacher used to use glass jars to catch dozens of them in and around his house when he was a child, and he would sell them to pet stores. He was never bitten once.

Answer 8

They are one of few North American species of spiders that ARE poisonous to humans. Do NOT approach them, and call an animal control service, or a pest control service.

Answer 9

yes, they are poisonous!, just go spay with bug spay or something, but make sure you keep mothballs in the area, you found them and around the house, you don't want them getting in! and mothballs will repile them from comeing back.

Answer 10

Laugh Laugh... Well missy yes very dangerous.

Call a pro. Don't get rid of them your self.