Learn how to get rid of black widows with these effective spider control methods. You can identify black widows and prevent ...

Male Black Widows are significantly smaller (about 1/8 inch) than females (about 1/2 inch) and have varying patterns of red to orange dots and lines (sometimes bordered with white) on their abdomens.

Black widow spiders are active in California. Here’s what the arachnids look like, where to find the pests and what to do if you’re bitten.

The western black widow, the only spider species that can harm a person with toxins, is entering the reproductive phase of its life cycle and is more noticeable this time of year.