Why Black Widows Keep Coming Back
Black widows prefer undisturbed areas with abundant insect prey, such as garages, sheds, block walls and outdoor storage.
Recurring activity often means favorable hiding places and food sources remain available.
Black widow spiders are common in Southern Nevada and prefer quiet, undisturbed locations. Freedom Pest Control targets hiding places and helps reduce black widow activity around your property.
Black widows seek dark, protected areas that are rarely disturbed.
Behind storage and shelving.
Inside hollow openings.
Around tools and equipment.
Protected outdoor harborage.
Under chairs and tables.
Quiet, sheltered spaces.
Black widows have a shiny black body and the female usually displays a distinctive red hourglass marking on the underside of the abdomen.
Learn about common spiders →We inspect hiding places, treat active harborages and help reduce the insects that attract black widows.
Inspect: Locate webs and harborages.
Identify: Confirm black widow activity.
Treat: Target active hiding areas.
Reduce Return: Reduce insect prey and seal entry points.
Reducing clutter and insect activity helps discourage black widow spiders.
Yes, they are commonly found throughout Southern Nevada.
No. Avoid direct contact and have venomous spiders professionally treated.
In dark, quiet places such as garages, sheds, block walls and wood piles.
Yes, targeted treatments and habitat reduction are very effective.
Schedule black widow control for your Las Vegas home or business.