False Widow Spider
What you need to know!
Britain has never been known for it’s poisonous spiders.
However, if you have read the news recently, you will have found out that there is a new arachnid on the block.
Or so we are led to believe.
The False Widow Spider (or steatoda nobilis) has been cropping up in the news lately due to the severe reaction a few people are having to it’s bite.
It’s important to note that most reactions are limited to some pain and swelling, with the occasional fever. The extreme reactions reported in the news are by far a minority!
Reported cases of False Widows being found in Britain actually date back to the late 1800’s!
Don’t Panic!
Unlike are familiar foe the wasp, the false widow spider is not naturally aggressive and will not seek out an opportunity to hurt you. The best thing to do is to leave it undisturbed.
Making sure your room is clutter free, will prevent the spider from having easy places to hide. This will mean you are less likely to disturb it unexpectedly, and frighten it into biting.
Basic household tidying is a very effective way of reducing your chances of having your home invaded by all sorts of insects, not just the ever unpopular arachnids!
Remember – most spiders are harmless. The most issues caused by spiders that our team see, are excessive cobwebs and dirt around windowsills.
Spiders in the South East?
At Country Services we have received several confirmed reports of False Widows in the Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex areas.
We have been sent numerous samples that we can confirm are False Widow spiders, and recently attended a home with a false widow infestation.
Our team were happy to reassure the worried owners that we could help them manage the issue.
We sprayed the house to remove the majority of the unwelcome guests, and gave them advise on avoiding encounters with the remaining few.
Get in Touch Now
If you are concerned that there may be False Widows in your property, just give us a call on
01428 714031
Our experienced and friendly team, will be on hand and happy to help you.
