Spider Control
Web removal and targeted treatment for the spiders common to Phoenix Valley homes, including black widows around garages, eaves, and woodpiles.
How spider control works
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Inspect harborage areas
Garages, eaves, woodpiles, block wall voids, and storage areas get checked first, since that's where web-building spiders like black widows tend to set up around Valley homes.
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Sweep and remove webs
Existing webs and egg sacs are physically removed, not just sprayed over — leaving old webs in place makes it harder to tell if a treatment is actually working.
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Apply targeted treatment
We treat eaves, entry points, and harborage areas with a residual product that discourages spiders from rebuilding in the same spots.
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Recheck on your next visit
Spider activity is tracked visit to visit, so we know whether a particular area — a garage corner, a woodpile — needs extra attention going forward.
Pests covered
- Black widow spiders
- Wolf spiders
- Brown recluse (occasional)
- House spiders
Most spiders around Phoenix homes are harmless, but a few — black widows in particular — are common enough near garages, eaves, and woodpiles that homeowners want them gone, not just tolerated. Citizen Pest Control’s spider service pairs physical web removal with targeted treatment of the spots spiders keep coming back to.
Where spiders set up around Valley homes
Spiders favor the same handful of spots on almost every property: garage corners, under eaves, around exterior lighting (which attracts the insects spiders feed on), woodpiles, and block wall voids. Because those locations repeat property to property, a spider treatment that skips web sweeping and only sprays tends to under-deliver — the old webs stay, and it’s hard to tell if new ones are actually being prevented.
Pairing spider control with general pest service
Spiders show up where their food source shows up. A property with heavy ant, cricket, or moth activity will keep attracting spiders even after a treatment, which is why most Valley homeowners pair spider control with a recurring general pest plan rather than treating spiders in isolation.
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Frequently asked questions
Are black widows common in Phoenix?
Yes — black widows are one of the more common venomous spiders found around Valley homes, typically in garages, under eaves, around woodpiles, and in undisturbed storage areas.
Do you remove spider webs or just spray?
Both. Existing webs and egg sacs are physically swept away as part of the service, then treated areas are sprayed to discourage spiders from rebuilding in the same spots.
Is spider treatment a one-time service?
It can be, but most homeowners pair it with a recurring general pest plan, since spiders often return if the insects they feed on aren't also kept in check. TODO(Citizen): confirm whether you offer standalone one-time spider visits or bundle-only.
What should I do if I find a black widow inside my house?
Avoid handling it directly and give us a Call or Text — TODO(Citizen): add your preferred guidance here (e.g., contain it under a cup, note the location) for customers who reach this page before service.
Ready to get rid of spiders for good?
Most Citizen customers get rid of spiders for good at $79 a month.
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