During a visit in Princeton, our tech found a black widow spider in a tangled web among dried grass clippings. Black widows favor cluttered, undisturbed areas, so the tech inspected and treated the spots where webs were built. Clearing yard debris helps keep widows from coming back.
This black widow spider was found on the exterior brick wall of a home in McKinney, TX. Its glossy black body and red markings make it easy to identify. Black widows often hide near foundations and wall gaps, so homeowners who spot one should avoid touching it and have the area inspected by Pest Me … Read more
During a visit to a home in Celina, our tech found this black widow spider resting on the stone foundation just above the grass line. Black widows favor sheltered cracks and edges along foundations, so our tech took care of the spider and checked the surrounding area for more activity.
This black widow spider was found inside the open end of a gutter downspout at a home in Melissa, TX. Her red hourglass marking is clearly visible, along with the tangled web and debris she collected inside the spout. Downspouts are a common hiding place for widows, so homeowners should always look before reaching into … Read more
Our tech photographed this black widow spider on the brick wall of a Princeton home, sitting in a tangled web with a cricket she had caught and wrapped in silk. Black widows favor sheltered gaps and corners in brickwork, and crickets moving toward houses in fall give them a steady food supply. If you notice … Read more
Our tech found a black widow spider, red hourglass marking visible, wrapping up a grasshopper in its web along the foundation of a Princeton home. Black widows favor sheltered, undisturbed spots near ground level, so we treated the foundation perimeter and removed the webs to help keep them away from the house.
This photo shows a black widow spider crawling on the exterior soffit of a home in Farmersville, Texas. Our technician treated the soffit and surrounding eaves and inspected the roofline for webs and egg sacs. Sheltered spots like soffits are common black widow hideouts, so they’re worth checking regularly.
A live black widow spider with bright orange dorsal spots was found inside a rodent bait station during an exterior inspection in McKinney, Texas in August. Black widow venom can cause severe reactions, creating a safety risk for residents, pets, and technicians around ground-level areas. Professional treatment and web removal are recommended to reduce activity … Read more
A female black widow guarding an egg sac in a ground-level web among leaf litter outside a home in McKinney, Texas, September 2025. Black widow bites are medically significant and indicate a nearby breeding site that can threaten residents and pets. Professional treatment and removal of webs and egg sacs are recommended to eliminate activity … Read more
A black widow spider was identified beneath dry leaves and debris near a residential structure in Frisco, Texas. The presence of this venomous pest highlights the necessity for thorough pest inspections and timely intervention to ensure family and pet safety.