Most NC spiders are harmless — but brown recluses and black widows are not. We identify and eliminate.
CritterGetters provides professional spider control service across Raleigh and the Triangle. Marcus Webb founded CritterGetters in Raleigh in 2009 after 20+ years as an NCDA&CS-certified structural pest control inspector (NC License #NC-PCO-7712). The same certified technician handles your account on every visit, backed by our elimination guarantee.
Most NC spiders are harmless — but brown recluses and black widows are not. We identify and eliminate.
Why Spider Control Matters in the Triangle
The Triangle sits in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, with 46–48 inches of annual rainfall and just 35–42 freeze days per year depending on your city. That climate profile means pest pressure is not a seasonal problem — it’s a year-round one. The Triangle’s network of creek corridors, greenways, and wetlands provides continuous habitat for most pest species.
Why Choose CritterGetters
Same NCDA&CS-licensed technician on every visit — no rotation of strangers
EPA-registered treatments, family-safe and pet-safe once dry (typically 45 minutes)
Elimination guarantee — if it comes back, we re-treat at no charge
No annual contracts — cancel any time
Founded in Raleigh in 2009 — not a franchise
Licensed by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services #NC-PCO-7712
Yes. NC has two medically significant spiders: the black widow (Latrodectus mactans) and the brown recluse (Loxosceles reclusa). Both are present in the Triangle. Black widows prefer undisturbed outdoor locations — woodpiles, outbuildings, under decks. Brown recluses are indoor spiders found in attics, crawlspaces, and stored boxes. If you find either, call a professional for identification and treatment.
Male spiders move indoors in September and October searching for mates before winter. In NC’s Zone 7a climate, this migration is less dramatic than in northern states, but it still results in a noticeable increase in visible spider activity in homes from August through October. This is normal spider behavior, not an infestation in most cases.
CritterGetters’ spider control treatment includes web removal from exterior surfaces, crack-and-crevice treatment of entry points and harborage areas, perimeter spray, and interior spot treatment in areas of high activity. For brown recluse situations, we use targeted dust applications in the wall voids and crawlspace where they harbor.
Virtually all spiders can bite if directly handled, but very few are capable of breaking human skin, and fewer still have venom that causes significant symptoms. Of the 500+ spider species in NC, only the black widow and brown recluse are medically significant. The vast majority of spiders in your home are either completely harmless or, at most, cause minor localized irritation.
Seal gaps around utility penetrations, doors, and windows. Reduce outdoor lighting that attracts the insects spiders prey on. Remove woodpiles and debris stored against the house. Keep garage and crawlspace clutter minimized. Regular professional perimeter treatment eliminates the insect prey population that draws spiders inside.
CritterGetters Spider Control in Your City
We serve all 12 Triangle cities with the same certified technician on every visit.
