Spiders are common around Northern California homes, especially in late summer and fall when many species are fully grown and males wander in search of mates. Most are harmless and even help control other insects, but black widows are venomous and like to hide in garages, woodpiles, meter boxes and patio furniture.
Fewer insects around your home means fewer spiders, so ongoing pest control and clearing webs and clutter go a long way. Use the guides below to identify the spiders you're seeing, and call Big Time Pest Control, local since 2001, if they keep showing up.

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