Spiders

Spider articles for Utah: identifying black widows and common house spiders, keeping spiders out, and when to call Pest Pro Utah for spider control.

Spiders Around Utah Homes

Most spiders in Utah are harmless and even help by eating other insects, but nobody wants webs in every corner. A few, like the black widow, are worth taking seriously. These articles cover how to tell common spiders apart, where they like to hide and how to make your home less attractive to them. Our spider identification guide has photos of the species we see most.
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Black Widows and Other Spiders to Know

Black widows are glossy black with a red hourglass on the underside, and they build messy webs in garages, window wells and woodpiles. Wolf spiders and house spiders are far more common and mostly a nuisance.
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Why Spiders Move In

Spiders follow their food. If your home has plenty of insects, spiders will show up to hunt them. Reducing clutter, sealing gaps and turning off exterior lights that attract bugs all help.
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Long-Term Spider Prevention

Knocking down webs helps for a day or two, but lasting results come from treating the perimeter and the insects spiders feed on. Our spider control service removes webs and egg sacs and treats the areas where spiders enter.

Traveler inspecting luggage for bed bugs after returning home from a trip in Utah

What to Do If You Think You Brought Bed Bugs Home from a Trip

Worried you may have brought home bed bugs after a trip? Learn how to handle your luggage after returning home, how to spot the signs of bed bugs, and why a professional inspection beats DIY sprays every time.

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Person pulling back hotel mattress seam to inspect for bed bugs during a room check

How to Check a Hotel Room for Bed Bugs Before You Unpack

Checking a hotel room for bed bugs only takes five minutes, but can save you time, stress, and money in the long run. This guide covers what to look for on the mattress, headboard, and furniture, and what to do if you find signs of bed bug activity.

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Pest Pro Utah technician applying liquid bed bug treatment to mattress seams and baseboards in a Utah home

Why Liquid Bed Bug Treatment Works Better Than Heat for Most Utah Homes

Liquid bed bug treatment often outperforms heat on cost, coverage, and residual protection. Learn how the two methods compare and what a professional service actually involves.

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A mouse near a kitchen cabinet in a Utah home during fall rodent migration season

How to Get Rid of Mice in Your Utah Home Before They Settle In for Winter

Mice start moving indoors every September in Utah. Learn what DIY mouse control steps actually work, when the problem is past traps, and what a professional rodent inspection covers.

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Pigeons roosting on a roofline ledge in Salt Lake City Utah during late summer nesting season

Why Pigeon Nesting Season in Utah Peaks in Fall and What to Do About It

Most people think of spring as nesting season, but pigeons follow a different timeline. If you've noticed more pigeon activity on your property in the past few weeks, now is the time to act before those birds commit to their new roost for the winter. Learn more about fall pigeon nesting habits and the most effective bird exclusion methods in Utah.

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