Do hobo spiders bite?

• <div><p>For years, it was believed that hobo spider bites were incredibly dangerous, causing flesh-eating wounds. But the rumors of their bites were greatly exaggerated, and there's been no real evidence showing a connection between a hobo spider bite and necrotizing wounds. </p><p>That said, the spiders can and do bite, usually as a defense response. They won't attack you unprovoked, but if you take them by surprise and get close enough, they may bite you. Their bites may cause some minor irritation or itchiness. </p></div>

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Last update on October 04, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Satisfied with service, personnel, and cost, but would like to know if I have been getting the 10% senior discount offered by Senate.
Senate Termite and Pest Control
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Reviewed in June 2025
The Senate representative Andrew was great! He assessed and treated our termite issue thoroughly. He was extremely courteous and polite. Very knowledgeable.
Senate Termite and Pest Control
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Reviewed in May 2025
Senate is great! Sam always does a thorough job and answers all our questions! I definitely recommend this company for great customer service and results!
Senate Termite and Pest Control
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Reviewed in March 2025
I reached out to Senate to receive a quote for pest control inside and out. The Inspector who came out was very professional, showing the utmost respect to all my needs and performed a thorough job. There first visit was as professional and extensive, meeting our requirements. Since this was...
Senate Termite and Pest Control
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Reviewed in January 2025
They came the day I called and inspected the house. The tech showed up the next day and set up traps. He will be coming back, so it's early and I can't account for the effectiveness, but I appreciate how fast they responded and deal with things.
Senate Termite and Pest Control
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Reviewed in July 2025
It was challenging to have them complete the job correctly. Took multiple visits, and communication was poor, between us and between their team.
Absolute Home and Pest Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2024
Bulwark Exterminating did an outstanding job outside and inside my house after Hurricane Helene! My service guys, Dennis, Lucas and Andrew were very thorough in checking every aspect of my house from the backyard that had acquired ant mounds to each bathroom and my kitchen to ensure bugs stayed...
Bulwark Exterminating - Greenville
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Reviewed in February 2015
We used Pest Now in our previous house and were very satisfied. At one time we had a problem with snakes and lizards in the house that Pest Now humanely caught and released outside. We had ant problems in that house also. We tried traps but the ants just came in somewhere else. Pest Now...
PestNow LLC
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Reviewed in February 2017
They responded same day, arrived on time, did a thorough inspection and installed some bait traps. I could not be more pleased with initial response, price and completeness with which they tackle this problem. No let's hope the mice are eliminated.
PestNow LLC
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Reviewed in April 2012
I am a real estate agent, so I use them a lot. They show up when they are supposed to show up, and they are inexpensive.
PestNow LLC
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Affordable Pest, LLC

7405 ALBAN STATION CT

Affordable Pest, LLC

7405 ALBAN STATION CT

Customers say: Terrific value

686 local quotes requested

21 years of experience

Expect the BEST from Us! Pest Control Service You Can Trust, Guaranteed. Free Estimates. Locally owned & operated. Ask about our special Angie's List discounts. Same Day Service. In Suburban Maryland call: (301) 654-7378 In Washington, DC call: (202) 803-6996 In Virginia call (703) 778-7378 In Fredericksburg call: (540) 373-7378 In Baltimore call: (410) 685-7378 To request service via email: [email protected]

"They were professional, courteous and kind. They removed the birds in my ductwork, disinfected the pipe and repaired/replaced the vent. I would highly recommend them."

Tina W on May 2025

"They were professional, courteous and kind. They removed the birds in my ductwork, disinfected the pipe and repaired/replaced the vent. I would highly recommend them."

Tina W on May 2025

PestNow LLC

PestNow LLC

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

585 local quotes requested

PestNow brand was founded in Virginia in 1995 as Superior Pest Management when four high school friends came together to form their own company. Today, we have multiple locations in three states, and serve thousands of happy customers. We offer pest control; termite treatments and warranties; mosquito, flea & tick control; WDIs (real estate inspections); lawn fertilization & weed control; TAP insulation; and wildlife solutions for homeowners and businesses in the mid-Atlantic.

"PestNow was hired to inspect our house for termites. This was required by the lender of the family buying our house. PestNow found a pile of wood leaning up against a deck column they said needed repair due to termite damage. PestNow also required the entire house be treated. There were no termites found anywhere other than the pile of wood, according to PestNow. They quoted us for over $800 to treat the house. We questioned the need and amount so they lowered it to $580. As a result of PestNow stating they found termites in the deck column, the lender of the buyers required the deck column be repaired due to termite damage. The deck repair company assessed the deck column agreeing it needed to be repaired, but not due to termites, rather moisture. I question whether PestNow found termites at all. Their unethical tactics cost us well over $1,000. Beware of PestNow."

Mark S on April 2025

"PestNow was hired to inspect our house for termites. This was required by the lender of the family buying our house. PestNow found a pile of wood leaning up against a deck column they said needed repair due to termite damage. PestNow also required the entire house be treated. There were no termites found anywhere other than the pile of wood, according to PestNow. They quoted us for over $800 to treat the house. We questioned the need and amount so they lowered it to $580. As a result of PestNow stating they found termites in the deck column, the lender of the buyers required the deck column be repaired due to termite damage. The deck repair company assessed the deck column agreeing it needed to be repaired, but not due to termites, rather moisture. I question whether PestNow found termites at all. Their unethical tactics cost us well over $1,000. Beware of PestNow."

Mark S on April 2025

Bugout Termite & Pest Control Inc

Bugout Termite & Pest Control Inc

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

46 local quotes requested

Servicing the greater baltimore area since 1988, bugout termite & pest control, inc. Is committed to providing the safest and best customer service. Call for a free phone estimate today. A technician can explain any service needs and products to you with a thorough inspection of your home. Bugout termite & pest control, inc. Has a dedicated and professional staff striving to deal with your needs, no matter how big or small. We will go the extra mile to get the job done. Our service and reliability has separated us from the competition. We not only get the job done right, and efficiently, but we will be on time. Customer satisfaction and safety are our priorities. Award winning.

"It was done well and on time"

Mark Z on February 2024

"It was done well and on time"

Mark Z on February 2024

Adcocks Trapping Service

Adcocks Trapping Service

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

78 local quotes requested

Founded by John Adcock Sr. (The Original Trapper John) who started out over 50 years ago primarily helping out farmers and landowners controlling animals from preying on livestock or crops. His reputation for honesty, fairness, common sense and respect for wildlife allowed for our companies steady growth to the point where we are now into our 3rd generation family owned and operated. Having almost 20 people with close to 200 years combined experience. Allowing us to combine prompt response and unequaled expertise to provide the most complete service available. Many new companies and some older exterminators (Bug Guys) have begun trying to provide animal services. Do not be fooled by amateurs and imitators. Trust your family and your home only to the professionals at Adcock’s Trapping Service as over 100,000 local customers have for over 40 years. Adcock’s Trapping Service is committed to complete customer satisfaction. With over 50 years of local experience, we have the largest, most experienced staff in the area. Call us today! If it runs, climbs, slithers or flies, we’ll catch it and keep it out, guaranteed! Additional phones - (410) 280-3300, (703) 352-7750. Award winning.

"The work was excellent. Will came for the estimate and was very polite and kind. He explained the process to me and answered my questions. Fortunately, whatever was in my attic vacated before Will arrived so I was able to proceed with repairs without fear of trapping any unfortunate critters inside my attic. All of the work was unobtrusive and remained outside. J.P. and Austin were the ones that did the repairs. I was very happy with the end results! They too were both very kind and polite and addressed all of my questions. For both appointments (estimate and repair), the technicians were on time. They worked very efficiently too. I was very happy that I found a company who could deal with both possible animal removal and the repair of damage caused by animals getting into the attic."

Richetta C on September 2021

"The work was excellent. Will came for the estimate and was very polite and kind. He explained the process to me and answered my questions. Fortunately, whatever was in my attic vacated before Will arrived so I was able to proceed with repairs without fear of trapping any unfortunate critters inside my attic. All of the work was unobtrusive and remained outside. J.P. and Austin were the ones that did the repairs. I was very happy with the end results! They too were both very kind and polite and addressed all of my questions. For both appointments (estimate and repair), the technicians were on time. They worked very efficiently too. I was very happy that I found a company who could deal with both possible animal removal and the repair of damage caused by animals getting into the attic."

Richetta C on September 2021

Nature Shield Wildlife Removal and Pest Control LLC

Nature Shield Wildlife Removal and Pest Control LLC

1 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Nature Shield is a local, veteran-owned small business specializing in humane solutions for wildlife removal, pest control, and home repairs.

Bug Boys Pest Control, LLC

Bug Boys Pest Control, LLC

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

13 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. LINKS Termite Swarm Videos https://youtu.be/EQrrFe1rWTk https://youtu.be/wcO-u1P9u_E https://youtu.be/XwxP0_ms8iY Termite Treatment Videos https://youtu.be/Mnxg7n_na58 https://youtu.be/epe8h_B-XtU https://youtu.be/XnO0mWR6KNA Termite Bait System Failures https://youtu.be/ZAqMR51FDYg https://youtu.be/7Nrgb4jWYiM https://youtu.be/aS5rknDTE5g Fraud Videos https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdf81hwL/?k=1

"Robb was very thorough, professional, and explained the process well. He was also diligent and clean up the area he was working afterwards. Was happy with my choice of Pest Control I hired and would recommend highly this company."

Sandra G on August 2025

"Robb was very thorough, professional, and explained the process well. He was also diligent and clean up the area he was working afterwards. Was happy with my choice of Pest Control I hired and would recommend highly this company."

Sandra G on August 2025

Raven Termite & Pest Control

Raven Termite & Pest Control

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

33 local quotes requested

Raven Termite and Pest Control is a locally owned and operated business specializing in termites and small animals,and rodent elimination services. We care as much about the quality of our work as you care about your home. Call us today!

"Raven Pest responded immediately. The technician was extremely personable and described the process that he was going to employ address Yellow Jacket Bees getting into our house. I was completely sold that the Raven tech was competent and was going to go the extra mile. The Raven tech described how he was going to dust the entry point and follow-up 2 weeks later to remove the siding to see where the bees were nesting in the house. However, as it turns out, the tech did follow-up but did not remove the siding as promised. A call to the Raven Office informed me that it is Raven's policy not to remove the siding. After the follow-up visit by Raven, we continued to have bees in the house. I insisted that the procedure of removing the siding to check on the bee nest, as promised, be performed. The tech returned, removed the siding, dusted behind the siding and replaced the siding. We have not have anymore bees in the house since."

Gary W on April 2025

"Raven Pest responded immediately. The technician was extremely personable and described the process that he was going to employ address Yellow Jacket Bees getting into our house. I was completely sold that the Raven tech was competent and was going to go the extra mile. The Raven tech described how he was going to dust the entry point and follow-up 2 weeks later to remove the siding to see where the bees were nesting in the house. However, as it turns out, the tech did follow-up but did not remove the siding as promised. A call to the Raven Office informed me that it is Raven's policy not to remove the siding. After the follow-up visit by Raven, we continued to have bees in the house. I insisted that the procedure of removing the siding to check on the bee nest, as promised, be performed. The tech returned, removed the siding, dusted behind the siding and replaced the siding. We have not have anymore bees in the house since."

Gary W on April 2025

Hawx Pest Control

Hawx Pest Control

Customers say: Quality work

7128 local quotes requested

12 years of experience

At Hawx Pest Control, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. Hawx Premium Pest Control will treat your pests, mosquitos, and more- then keep them away for good. If pests come back between treatments so will we, at no additional cost to you. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"This is a monthly pest control service. "

GLENDOLYN N on October 2025

"This is a monthly pest control service. "

GLENDOLYN N on October 2025

J4 Outdoors, LLC

1535 E Mayberry Rd

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J4 Outdoors, LLC

1535 E Mayberry Rd

5.00(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Specializing in Property Maintenance and Wildlife Management.

"Was very polite, prompt arrival, great communication."

Janine C on May 2025

Specializing in Property Maintenance and Wildlife Management.

"Was very polite, prompt arrival, great communication."

Janine C on May 2025

Absolute Home and Pest Solutions

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Absolute Home and Pest Solutions

4.62(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

With over 20 years of professional exterminating and animal removal experience, we are here to address all your pests and critter needs. We provide a 15% discount for all seniors, military and government workers.

"They did a good job. The raccoons were evacuated and the attic insulation replaced. Because we needed the insurance company to inspect in between cleaning and repairing, Chris worked with our schedule."

Lucia P on July 2025

"They did a good job. The raccoons were evacuated and the attic insulation replaced. Because we needed the insurance company to inspect in between cleaning and repairing, Chris worked with our schedule."

Lucia P on July 2025

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Roach spray usually starts working almost immediately on contact—within seconds to a few minutes. However, if it's a residual spray designed to keep killing over time, it can take hours or even days to fully affect roaches that come into contact with treated surfaces. For larger infestations, it may take at least a week to see a noticeable drop in activity, since not all roaches are exposed at once.

You can find a variety of humane bird repellent sprays online and at home improvement stores. However, if you want to try a DIY method that will keep birds away without harming them, mix some water, dish soap, and a few drops of peppermint oil and spray the area you want bird-free. Peppermint oil is a notoriously lovely smell for humans, but birds tend to avoid it.

For years, it was believed that hobo spider bites were incredibly dangerous, causing flesh-eating wounds. But the rumors of their bites were greatly exaggerated, and there's been no real evidence showing a connection between a hobo spider bite and necrotizing wounds.

That said, the spiders can and do bite, usually as a defense response. They won't attack you unprovoked, but if you take them by surprise and get close enough, they may bite you. Their bites may cause some minor irritation or itchiness.

They can have a deterrent effect on birds to some extent. The reflective surfaces of these objects, such as aluminum foil strips, CDs, or reflective tape, create flashes of light and movement that can startle or confuse birds temporarily. However, some birds can become accustomed to these visual disturbances over time and might adapt their behavior accordingly. For a more sustained solution, combining shiny objects with other deterrent methods shared here is often beneficial for creating a more comprehensive and effective strategy for bird control.

Nope, not typically, especially if a continuous food source is available. Rats will leave their nesting spots briefly to forage for food and water and then quickly return. The inherent danger of exposure keeps their departures short-lived. It's why resolving a minor infestation takes about three weeks, while a severe one can stretch to three months. Swift action is crucial to prevent rat populations from establishing a lasting presence.

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