The Termite Guy FAQs

Black widows prefer dark, undisturbed areas like woodpiles, cluttered garages, and dense vegetation. They build irregular cobwebs in protected corners.

Black widow bites can be serious, causing severe pain and systemic symptoms. While rarely fatal, medical attention should be sought immediately.

American cockroaches can live up to two years, with females producing up to 150 offspring during their lifetime.

Female brown widows can produce an egg sac every few days, with each containing 120-150 eggs. They can make 20+ egg sacs in their lifetime.

Brown widow spiders typically live 1-2 years, with females living longer than males.

Brown widows often compete with and displace black widows in urban areas, though they don't directly prey on them.

Brown widows prefer sheltered outdoor locations, often building webs in furniture, planters, and building eaves.

Brown widows are mottled tan to dark brown with an orange or yellow hourglass marking. Their egg sacs have distinctive spikes.

Brown widows are less dangerous than black widows. While their venom is similarly toxic, they inject less venom and are less aggressive.

While they can bite, American cockroaches rarely do. They're more likely to contaminate food and surfaces with bacteria and allergens.