Spider Control in King, Pierce & Thurston Counties

Giant house spiders: a large spider doesn't tell the whole story

Giant house spiders are found in western Washington and are easily confused with hobo spiders. Size, brown coloring or a quick dash across the floor is not enough for a reliable identification.

Tell us whether you saw one wandering spider or have repeated sightings in the same room. Include any web you can photograph from where you already are. That gives more context than trying to get a close-up while the spider is moving.

Hobo spiders: accurate information matters

Hobo spiders are funnel weavers and can resemble other house spiders. Their old reputation as a particularly dangerous spider is not supported by current research. A brown spider in a home should not automatically be labeled a hobo or a brown recluse.

If identification is your main concern, tell us that. We can discuss whether a photo is useful or a closer examination is needed.

Cellar spiders: long legs and webs in quiet corners

Cellar spiders have very long, slender legs and often hang in webs in sheltered corners. Garages, storage spaces and other quiet areas can provide places for their webs.

For recurring webs, note where they return and whether the area also attracts insects. We can discuss reachable web removal, conditions around the space and whether further service would be useful.

Orb-weavers and garden spiders: outdoor webs near everyday spaces

Orb-weavers build the familiar wheel-shaped webs seen around gardens and buildings. They catch insects and can be beneficial outdoors.

A web across a doorway or walkway is a practical nuisance even when the spider itself is useful. Tell us which areas you need to keep clear. That helps focus the conversation on access and comfort rather than assuming every garden spider needs treatment.

Jumping spiders: active hunters on walls and windows

Jumping spiders hunt by watching and approaching prey instead of relying on a capture web. You may notice their stop-and-start movement on a wall or window.

If one has appeared indoors, share its location and a photo if you already have one. A single visitor and repeated indoor activity call for different questions during an assessment.

Wolf spiders: ground-running spiders that can be mistaken for other kinds

Wolf spiders are hunting spiders often seen moving along the ground. They do not build webs to catch their prey, although they may use a silken retreat.

Appearance overlaps with other spiders, especially in a blurry phone image. Tell us where it was found and whether there have been other sightings; avoid relying on a picture search alone.

What helps us understand a recurring spider concern

The pattern matters. Before we talk, share whichever details you've already noticed:

• One sighting or repeated activity, and the rooms or outdoor areas involved.
• A wandering spider, a web that returns or several webs in the same area.
• Doors, windows, storage or outdoor lighting near the activity.
• Other insects you've noticed nearby, and any products already used.

You do not need to inspect an attic, crawl space or high eave to gather this information. Start with the spaces you normally use.

A comfortable home starts with understanding the situation

We can discuss the likely spider group, where activity is occurring and what further inspection would add. For some concerns, attention to webs, entry gaps or the insects attracting spiders may be useful; other situations may warrant a targeted service recommendation.

Before work is arranged, ask what areas the recommendation covers, what results to expect and how to report recurring activity. Tell us about children, pets and the rooms or doorways that are causing the most concern.