Spiders

Spiders in North Metro Atlanta

Most spiders around North Metro Atlanta are harmless, but a few, like the brown recluse and black widow, can deliver dangerous bites. Spiders follow their food, so a spider problem often points to other insects nearby.

Common Spiders in North Metro Atlanta

• Brown recluse spiders: brown spiders with a violin-shaped mark that hide in closets, boxes and attics.
• Black widow spiders: shiny black spiders with a red hourglass that web in garages, sheds and woodpiles.
• Carolina wolf spiders: large, fast hunting spiders that wander in from lawns and gardens.
• House spiders: small brown spiders that build tangled webs in corners and windows.

Signs and Causes

Webs in corners and eaves, egg sacs and spiders in stored boxes are signs of an established population.

When to Call a Professional

If you keep seeing spiders or the problem keeps coming back, it is time for a professional inspection. got bugs? has helped North Metro Atlanta families since 2006.