Pest problems, like spiders and ants, cause more damage to property and real estate in the United States; than fires and storms combined. Varying weather, and other climatic factors throughout the United States, create pockets of specialized problems and concerns; for local residents and guests. In the State of Nevada, exterminators battle highly aggressive invaders; like the Red Imported Fire Ant and Black Widow spider. These tiny soldiers bite and inflict painful skin welts and even cause death; with their powerful toxin.
The Red Imported Ant has spread from Alabama to almost every U.S. State in the American South; from Texas to Maryland. Their mound-building activity has damaged plant roots, lead to crop loss, and interfered with mechanical cultivation. It is not uncommon for Fire Ant mounds to appear suddenly in a rural/suburban yard or field. The Red Imported Fire Ant's sting is rarely life-threatening to humans, however 80 deaths have been documented; as of 2006. Moreover, one Queen Imported Fire Ant can produce (up to) 1,600 new ant eggs each day; creating
local pest control problems for Nevada homeowners and residents.
Unwanted spider-invaders, include the Black Widow spider, Nevada Orb spider, Jumping spider, and Wolf spider. The female Black Widow spider's bite is particularly harmful to humans (males almost never bite humans), and the toxic venom injection from these attackers; can be lethal. It is said that Black Widow spiders will avoid human dwellings, but are more common in out-houses and garages.
As you can well imagine, a spider infestation is not easily corrected. As such,
exterminator strategies employ technology and solutions, that were developed in recognized Universities; across the United States. With that being said, an educated and focused strategy is strongly recommended, and obviously seen as a Nevada homeowner's best recourse.
