Common Spiders in Northwest Ohio — And How Our Trusted Local Exterminators Keep Them Out

When spiders start showing up inside your home, it can feel unsettling fast. Northwest Ohio is home to several spider species, and while most are harmless, that doesn’t mean you want them sharing your living spaces. As a trusted local company, we’ve helped countless homeowners protect their homes using safe, effective solutions—and we can help you too.

Below are the most common spiders found in Northwest Ohio and how our local exterminators can keep them out for good.

1. Common House Spider

The house spider is the one you’ll see most often. These small yellowish-brown spiders love corners, basements, garages, and storage areas. While they’re mostly harmless, they reproduce quickly—leading to webs everywhere.

How we help: Our team identifies nesting sites, removes webs, and applies targeted treatments to stop new spiders from moving in. Using our safe products, we create a protective barrier around your home.

2. Wolf Spiders

Wolf spiders are large, fast, and often mistaken for more dangerous species. They don’t build webs—instead, they hunt for insects, which is why they sometimes wander into homes.

How we help:We eliminate the insect activity that attracts wolf spiders, seal common entry points, and apply exterior treatments to block them from entering. With our experience, we know exactly where wolf spiders like to hide and how to keep them outdoors.

3. Cellar Spiders (Daddy Longlegs)

Cellar spiders thrive in dark, damp areas like basements, crawl spaces, and garages. They build messy webs and can multiply quickly in moisture-rich environments.

How we help:We treat moisture zones, remove webbing, and apply spider-targeted products that keep cellar spiders from returning. As a local company, we understand how Northwest Ohio basements create perfect spider habitats—and how to correct them.

4. Jumping Spiders

These small, compact spiders are known for their excellent vision and ability to jump several times their body length. You may find them on windowsills, doors, and light fixtures.

How we help:Our local exterminators use precision treatments around entry points, window frames, and siding—key areas where jumping spiders roam. Our safe techniques protect kids, pets, and sensitive areas of your home.

5. Brown Recluse (Less Common but Present)

While not extremely common in Northwest Ohio, brown recluses can still appear—especially if items are brought in from other states. Their bite can be medically significant, so proper identification is crucial.

How we help:If we suspect brown recluse activity, we use specialized monitoring and treatment strategies that are proven effective and safe. Homeowners trust our expertise and experience to identify and eliminate them quickly.

How ProGuard Keeps Spiders Out of Your Home

As a trusted local company with real experience serving Northwest Ohio, we provide a complete spider prevention program designed for long-term protection:

Full home inspection

Safe, targeted spider treatments

Web and egg sac removal

Entry-point treatment

Exterior perimeter defense

Ongoing maintenance options

We take pride in being the local exterminator homeowners rely on when they want spiders gone fast—and gone for good. We proudly service Van Wert County, Mercer County, Paulding County and surrounding areas.