Wear gardening gloves. Just in case you do stumble over a spider, your hands will be safe from bites. De-clutter. If you have unnecessary boxes, wood or other items crowding your house, getting rid of them can remove potential hiding places. Vacuum. If you have a vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment, use it to clean out dark nooks and crannies. If you see a web without a spider in it, the vacuum is your best bet. Just be sure to seal the bag and dispose of it (outside the house) as soon as you’re done so nothing can escape back into your home. Spray down the outside of your house. Use a high-pressure hose to destroy webs and egg sacs. Pay particular attention to window wells, window frames, and door frames. Clear vegetation that is in direct contact with your home. Ivy and other plant life on your house or around its perimeter provide a home for these pests. Clean regularly. Chores like vacuuming and keeping your living area clean aid in preventing spider infestation. Vacuuming is especially important because it clears out dust, eggs and the spiders themselves.
While black widows aren’t especially aggressive, they often bite when they feel injury or death is otherwise unavoidable. [7] X Research source
