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Spiders in South Florida
Widows, orb-weavers and brown recluse look-alikes: which spiders matter around a South Florida home.
$50 OFF your first service + FREE inspectionNew customers · No code needed · No expirationMost spiders around South Florida homes eat other bugs and never bother anyone. Two deserve a closer look: the brown widow, which hides under patio furniture and mailbox lids, and the southern black widow, which prefers sheds, woodpiles and utility boxes. People also ask about the brown recluse, which isn't established in South Florida and is often confused with look-alikes. If you're finding widows near doors or webs keep coming back, it's time for an inspection. Call or text anytime: 833-845-9284.
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Where spiders set up around South Florida homes
Spiders follow food, and here the food is the steady supply of insects drawn to lights, screens and damp landscaping. That's why the same corners fill up again a few days after you sweep them. Pool cages are a favorite: webs across the top rail, spiny orb-weavers in the corners and, now and then, a brown widow under the patio furniture. Our post on spiders in the pool cage walks through what lives where. Docks and boat lifts are another hot spot, with webs strung between the pilings and around the lights; see wasps and spiders around the dock. Brown widows like the underside of things: patio furniture, mailboxes, pool fences, railings, eaves and kids' play sets. Southern black widows want quieter cover low to the ground, like woodpiles, meter boxes, debris, sheds and garages. Wolf spiders don't build webs at all. They hunt in lawns, mulch and pavers and sometimes wander inside. Clutter in a garage gives all of them somewhere to hide.
Which one is it?
| Spider | Size | Color | Where it's found | Key sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown widow | Female body about 1/2 inch | Tan to dark brown; orange to yellow hourglass underneath | Patio furniture, mailboxes, pool fences, railings, eaves | Spiky egg sacs near a messy cobweb |
| Southern black widow | Female body about 1/2 inch | Glossy black with a red hourglass underneath | Woodpiles, sheds, meter boxes, debris, garages | Strong, tangled web near the ground |
| Spiny orb-weaver | Small; females wider than long | White or yellow with black spots and red, black or orange spines | Shrubs, hedges, trees, walkways, pool cages | Round web with small tufts of silk |
| Brown recluse | Body about 1/4 to 1/2 inch | Light to medium brown, darker violin-shaped mark | Not established here; rare strays arrive in boxes or furniture | Six eyes in three pairs |
What we do and when to call
Spiders are covered by our $125 quarterly pest plan (about $42/month). Each visit includes an exterior treatment of the lower foundation wall and spot treatment at door gaps, weep holes, window frames and eaves, where spiders and the insects they eat get in. We'll also point out the hiding spots around the house worth clearing. See our pest control services.
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