Spider & Scorpion Control in Bakersfield, CA

Black widows

Glossy black spiders with a red hourglass under the abdomen, usually in messy webs low in garages, sheds, meter boxes, block walls and outdoor furniture. Their bites need medical attention, particularly for children and older adults.

Other spiders

Most spiders are harmless and eat other insects, but many people don't want them on eaves, windows and porches. Regular web removal and treatment keep numbers down.

Scorpions

Scorpions hide under rocks, boards, debris and in block walls during the day and hunt at night. Homes near open desert or foothill land see more of them.

Reduce hiding places

Clear clutter in garages, store boxes off the floor in sealed bins, move woodpiles away from the house and keep weeds trimmed.

Seal the house

Door sweeps, weatherstripping and sealed gaps keep spiders and scorpions out of living spaces.

Treatment

Targeted treatment of harbourage areas, eaves and entry points, along with control of the insects they feed on, reduces spider and scorpion activity.

Gloves and shoes

Wear gloves when moving stored items and shake out shoes, boots and clothing left in garages.

Get help

Tell the pest professional where you see them. Send a request and a pest control professional will get in touch.

Inside the house

Most spiders found indoors wandered in from outside. Sealing gaps and clearing webs from corners and window frames regularly keeps numbers down.

Block walls

Gaps and holes in block walls give scorpions and spiders shelter right next to the yard. Sealing them helps.

Night checks

Scorpions glow under ultraviolet light. A UV flashlight at night can show where they're active around the yard and walls.