Your Wisconsin Guide to Spiders
The black and yellow garden spider, the barn spider, grass spiders, wolf spiders, crab spiders, jumping spiders…if you’ve spent any time living in Wisconsin (especially [...]
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02, 2023
How a Spider Infestation Can Be a Sign of a Larger Pest Infestation
Spiders are a common sight in many homes, especially during the fall when the weather starts to cool down and spiders seek shelter from the [...]
13
10, 2021
Orb Weaver Spiders: Are they Dangerous?
As temperatures begin to dip as part of the regular Wisconsin autumn, you may notice the increased presence of spiders in and around your home [...]
22
10, 2018
Getting Rid of Household Spiders
Are you noticing more creepy, crawly spiders around your home this time of year? It’s no wonder they are a popular Halloween theme! We often [...]
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04, 2018
QUIZ: What is Your “Spirit Insect”?
Spring is finally here! This means we’re going to start seeing a much larger variety of insects in the coming months… some with different “personalities”. [...]
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12, 2017
Pest-Proof Your Business Before Winter Strikes!
While the weeks leading up to winter remain snow-free, you still have time to get out there and take the necessary precautions to keep winter [...]
29
09, 2017
Fall Weather Means New Pest Problems for Your Facility
How do you know fall is coming? Is it by the weather cooling down, or is it by the pests that start to make your [...]
6
10, 2015
Fox 6 Studio A: Wil-Kil Pest Control Offers Tips to Protect Your House Against Spiders
As the weather gets colder, spider invasions are on the rise! Fox 6 Studio A’s Brian Kramp met up with Wil Kil’s Randy Allen to take a closer look at where spiders could be hiding in the home … or where they could be lurking outside waiting to get in.
6
10, 2015
WEAU: Stopping the Cool-Weather “Spider Surge”
They’re creepy, they’re crawly and they certainly don’t belong in your house. Halloween has come early this year and we’ve had an abundance of spider calls!
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07, 2015
Put Wisconsin Spiders In Their Place
We recently got an inquiry from homeowners who have been dealing with a spider problem. The spiders were in the basement, but now they're being found on the first level. The homeowners have tried spraying Ortho Home Defense around the exterior perimeter and in the basement where the walls meet the ceiling, but have only had limited success. Spiders are still being found on both levels of the home. The homeowners have asked for a quote on treatment, and point out that they have concerns about their 3-year-old and 11-month-old. Let's take a quick look at this problem and see if we can gain some insight.