Spiders & scorpions
Spider and scorpion control in East Tennessee
By cabin owners, for cabin owners.
Most spiders around a cabin are harmless, but guests do not know that, and a few around here deserve respect. We treat for brown recluses, black widows and the small scorpions that turn up in bathtubs, and we clear the webs off decks and porch lights.
Licensed & insured in Tennessee
Locally owned
Same-week appointments
Inside and out
Spider control starts in the linen closet
Brown recluses like dark, undisturbed places: spare blankets, closet shelves, boxes and the space under beds. In a rental, that is exactly what guests pull out at 10pm. So we treat the cabin, then help your housekeepers keep those hiding spots clean between stays.
Closets, under beds and storage areas, applied as directed
Foundations, decks and eaves outside
Web removal on railings and porch lights
Closets
to decks
Inside · Outside · Between stays
Two to know
Brown recluse and black widow in East Tennessee
UT Extension notes that both the brown recluse and the black widow are found across Tennessee, from Knoxville to the cabins around Sevierville. Here is how to tell them from the harmless spiders on your porch.
Brown recluse: tan to brown, with a darker violin shape on its back. Hides in closets, boxes, stored linens and under furniture.
Black widow: shiny black with a red hourglass underneath. Builds messy webs low and outdoors: under deck boards, in woodpiles and crawl spaces.
Wolf spiders and orb weavers: big and alarming, but generally harmless. These are the ones guests photograph on the deck at night.
If someone is bitten and feels unwell, get medical help.
Scorpions
Are there scorpions in the Smoky Mountains?
Yes. East Tennessee has a native scorpion, the southern unstriped scorpion (Vaejovis carolinianus). It is small, brown and shy, and lives under bark, rocks and leaf litter on wooded slopes.
At night it wanders indoors, and in cabins it turns up in bathtubs, showers and sinks, where the slick sides make it hard to climb back out. For most people a sting is compared to a bee sting: painful but short-lived. Anyone with an allergic or severe reaction should get medical help right away.
The bigger problem is the guest. Nobody expects a scorpion in the tub in Gatlinburg, and that surprise ends up in reviews. We treat where they come from: foundations, crawl spaces, rock walls, woodpiles and gaps around plumbing.
Our process
How our spider and scorpion service works
Inside and outside, because spiders and scorpions both move between the two.
Inspect
We look for webs, egg sacs, scorpion hiding spots and the gaps they use.
01
Treat
Closets, under beds, storage areas, bathrooms and baseboards, applied as directed.
02
Treat outside
Foundations, decks, eaves and crawl spaces, plus web removal on railings and lights.
03
Follow-up
We come back to check and re-treat if spiders or scorpions keep turning up.
04
1
Shake out stored linens.
Shake spare blankets and towels before they go on beds, and store them in sealed bins, not open shelves.
2
Look in the tubs first.
Check tubs and showers before guests do. If you find a scorpion, trap it under a cup or call us. Never pick one up bare-handed.
3
Keep beds off the walls.
Bed skirts and blankets should not touch the floor, so nothing climbs up.
4
Swap boxes for bins.
Cardboard is a favorite brown recluse hideout. Use lidded plastic bins in closets.
5
Knock down webs outside.
Sweep deck rails, eaves and porch lights. Fewer webs, fewer guest photos.
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Other pests we treat
Spiders
Mice & rodents
Lady bugs & stink bugs
Wasps & hornet
Mosquitoes & ticks
All cabin pest control
Service area
Spider control in Sevier, Knox and Blount County
Same-week spider and scorpion treatments for cabins, homes and businesses in these towns, plus Cosby in Cocke County.
Reviews
What cabin owners say
★★★★★
Called on a Tuesday about wasps under the deck rail and they were out the next morning. Gone, and they have not come back.
SM
Sarah M.
Sevierville
★★★★★
We rent our cabin out most weekends. They worked around the booking calendar and sent photos after, so I knew exactly what was done.
DR
Daniel R.
Pigeon Forge
★★★★★
Quoted a flat price up front and that is what I paid. Polite, quick, and they explained what they were spraying and why.
KH
Kelly H.
Maryville
FAQ
Spider and scorpion questions
Still not sure what to do? Call 865-500-0571 and talk it through with us.
Yes. UT Extension notes that brown recluse spiders are found across Tennessee, including the eastern part of the state. They hide in dark, undisturbed places like closets, stored linens, boxes and under furniture, which is why cabins that sit closed up between guests need regular attention.
Yes. The southern unstriped scorpion is native to East Tennessee. It is small and shy, and it often turns up in cabin bathtubs and showers. For most people its sting is compared to a bee sting, but anyone with an allergic or severe reaction should get medical help right away.
Under deck boards and stairs, in woodpiles, around meter boxes, in outdoor furniture and along foundation walls and crawl spaces. Wear gloves when moving firewood or reaching under the deck.
Yes. Our outdoor service covers decks, eaves, railings and porch lights. We treat those areas and remove webs so the cabin looks clean when guests pull in.
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