Joro Spider in Oklahoma | Arrow Exterminators, Inc.

Is the Joro Spider in Broken Arrow OK?

Envision yourself wandering into your garden, only to be greeted by an enormous spider, its vast web sprawling between the branches. This creature isn’t just any ordinary spider; it’s large, formidable, and something entirely unfamiliar. Could this be the infamous Joro Spider, the same one that’s been making waves across the eastern U.S., and indeed, […]

Found in the yard of an Oklahoma home, a black widow, with a potentially dangerous bite

Dangers of Black Widow Spider Bites

If you took a poll of which spider people are most afraid of, undoubtedly the black widow would top the list. They’re big, creepy-looking, and known for having an extremely painful and potentially lethal bite. But how worried should you actually be? In this article, we’ll discuss the dangers of black widow spider bites. Can […]

Harvestmen / Daddy Longlegs identification by Arrow Exterminators, Inc

Are Daddy Long Legs the “Most Venomous Spider in the World”?

No, far from it! There’s not even a kernel of truth to this. Daddy long-leg spiders do have venom, but their fangs are different from traditional spider fangs. They can bite you, but daddy long-leg bites on humans are extremely rare and harmless. Why Are We Asking This? With Oklahoma’s relatively mild climate, spiders can […]