Q: I’ve recently seen a lot of black widow spiders around my outdoor barbecue and the foundation of my house. Is this a common problem in Arizona?
A: You do see a lot of black widows in the summer time in Arizona. Their populations sometimes seem to explode in warm weather. You generally find their webs near the ground and in dark places. The webs are irregular in shape and they’re stronger than the average spider web. If you break one, you can hear a crackling noise. You can vacuum up the spiders and the webs; then dispose of vacuum bags in the garbage and treat the affected areas with pesticide. Always wear gloves when you’re doing a job like this. However, you may want to call in an exterminator to get professional help.
For more do-it-yourself tips, go to rosieonthehouse.com. An Arizona home building and remodeling industry expert for 25 years, Rosie Romero is the host of the syndicated Saturday morning Rosie on the House radio program, heard locally from 8-11 a.m. on KNST-AM (790) in Tucson and KGVY-AM (1080) and -FM (100.7) in Green Valley. Call
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