Spiders are insanely creepy. Even if you personally aren’t afraid of them you cannot deny that their multiple eyes, eight legs, pinchers, and eerie way of moving is rather disturbing. While many of them are not dangerous to humans, there are two species of poisonous spiders in Arlington Heights, IL:

Black Widows – Black widows have very strong fangs and are easily able to stab through human skin to inject venom into their victims. This venom contains a powerful neurotoxin that will begin radiating pain in the location of the wound before spreading to the chest, other limbs, abdomen or even the entire body. Depending on the amount of venom released, and the health of the individual bitten, these bites can cause extreme health complications and even death.

Brown Recluse – This elusive arachnid prefers to remain hidden, and most encounters with them are accidental, but their bites are very painful. Unlike the bite of the black widow, the pain is localized and accompanied by a stinging sensation. These bites originally develop into a blister before eventually splitting into a lesion and, in severe cases, can cause skin necrosis – destruction of the skin tissue.

In the case of both the black widow and brown recluse, it is recommended that you seek medical treatment immediately as both bites can be fatal in extreme cases. But, if you simply find them in your home, we can help you avoid that situation all together. Dealing with these types of arachnids can be dangerous and should only be handled by trained technicians with experience with these types of pests so that the issue can be treated quickly and effectively. Call us today if you suspect you may have an arachnid issue in your home.