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BLACK WIDOW SPIDER Scientific Name: Latrodectus- General Size: 1-11/2 inch long (varies)
- Look for these Colors: Female black widow spiders are typically black and shiny with a red or orange hourglass marking on the underside of their abdomen. Males are smaller and lighter in color, often with lighter markings or sometimes none at all.
- Not common in Wisconsin
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BROWN RECLUSE SPIDER Scientific Name: Loxosceles reclusa- General Size: 3/8 inch
- Look for these Colors: Typically light to medium brown with a distinct violin-shaped symbol on its back
- Venomous bite
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CELLAR SPIDER Scientific Name: Pholcidae- General Size: 1/4-3/8 inch
- Look for these Colors: Tan or gray
- Typically found in basements or dark, quiet spots
- Typically not aggressive
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WOLF SPIDER Scientific Name: Family Lycosidae- General Size: 1/4-1 inch
- Look for these Colors: Black, gray and brown
- Robust and Quick Moving, but typically not aggressive unless provoked
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YELLOW GARDEN SPIDER Scientific Name: Argiope aurantia- General Size: 1/4 inch for males, up to 11/2 inches for females
- Look for these Colors: Black and Yellow
- Non-venomous to humans, found in gardens
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YELLOW SAC SPIDER Scientific Name: Cheiracanthium- General Size: 1/4 inch-3/8 inch
- Look for these Colors: Typically a pale yellow with some dark markings
Family-Owned Pest Control Since 1956
At Safeway Pest Management, we have been helping homes and businesses stay comfortable and pest conscious since 1956. We are a family-owned, locally operated pest control company based in Muskego, and we serve residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across Southeastern Wisconsin.
We were one of the first businesses to build in the Muskego Industrial Park in the late 1980s, and many of our customers have been with us for decades. Our knowledgeable technicians take the time to explain what they see, answer your questions, and recommend the right plan of action for your space.
Call Safeway Pest Management at (262) 683-5124 for a free phone estimate and to schedule your pest control service today.
Pest Control Services For Homes & Businesses
We handle one-time pest problems and ongoing preventative pest maintenance programs, so you can choose what fits your situation. Whether you need help with a sudden infestation or you want year-round protection, we build a plan that matches your home or business, not a one-size-fits-all treatment.
Our residential pest control services cover houses, condos, multi-unit buildings, and more. We also provide customized commercial pest control for offices, warehouses, restaurants, manufacturing facilities, schools, healthcare, and other institutional and industrial properties across Southeast Wisconsin.
Pests We Commonly Treat
We handle a wide range of insects and rodents that are common in the greater Milwaukee area. From everyday annoyances to more serious structural or health-related pests, we can put together a targeted plan to address your concerns.
- Insects: Ants, carpenter ants, cockroaches, fleas, ticks, flies, spiders, silverfish, earwigs, centipedes, millipedes, mosquitoes, and more.
- Rodents: Mice and rats in homes, businesses, and industrial facilities.
- Stinging insects: Yellow jackets, hornets, bees, and other wasps that build nests in or around your structure.
- Termites: Termite inspection and treatment options, including inspections for FHA, Freddie Mac, and VA loan pre-applications.
- Bed bugs: Bed bug services using both chemical applications and bed bug heat treatment where appropriate.
- Stored product & pantry pests: Help with insects that infest stored food product in homes and commercial settings.
- Seasonal & occasional invaders: Box elder bugs, Asian lady beetles, fall invaders, and stink bugs that show up in large numbers around doors, windows, and siding.
Seasonal Pest Activity In Wisconsin
Living in Wisconsin means dealing with different pests as the seasons change. Our programs are built with local conditions in mind, so we can help you stay ahead of issues before they become larger problems.
- Spring and summer: Ants, carpenter ants, spiders, mosquitoes, flies, and stinging insects are most active when temperatures warm up.
- Fall: Overwintering invaders such as box elder bugs, Asian lady beetles, and stink bugs start looking for ways inside as nights cool down.
- Winter: Rodents often move indoors looking for warmth, shelter, and food in homes, garages, and commercial buildings.
We use an integrated pest management approach that focuses on inspection, identification, targeted treatment, and practical prevention tips. Our customized maintenance programs are designed to address pest pressure all year, not only when you see activity.
Why Choose Safeway Pest Management?
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100% Satisfaction GuaranteeWe're so confident you'll be happy with our services, we guarantee it.
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Authority on IPM MethodologiesWith IPM, we use science-based, eco-friendly services.
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Licensed, Insured, Vetted ProsWe make it easy for you to have confidence in the team you call.
Customer Reviews
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“Once again this company awesome. My mind is at ease knowing that my pest problem has been taking care of. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Safeway Pest Management.”Margarita O.
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“I want to thank the staff at Safeway for being so kind, understanding, and friendly.”Beatrice A.
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“Excellent service, great communication and notice prior to appointment times; very professional.”Rick B.
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“We have had Safeway coming to our home for years because they are reliable and provide QUALITY service. Their staff are always pleasant! They get the job done well and in a timely manner! I trust Safeway to get the job done right. Thanks, Safeway! You're the best!”Marlene P.
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“I knew the technician. He identified the problem when I sent pictures. Explained the even prior to the service date which was th very next day. Fast service and was very clear about what to do and not to do. Important shan’t Yellowjackets nesting in the back of the house.”David G.
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“In the 15+ years that I've worked as maint. supervisor at (BUSINESS NAME WITHHELD), I have been totally satisfied with the quality of the service that has been rendered to us.”Tim L.
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“This is a privately owned company and with that said you are treated with superb knowledge, immediate contact from technician, repeat visits until you feel issue is resolved, fair pricing, and loyalty as in same technician treating your property.”John R.
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“I was having some cedar siding replaced on the chimney prior to painting and we discovered Carpenter ants. I requested treatment as soon as possible so that we could place the damaged wood and close up the Chimney and Safeway was fast to send help later in the afternoon. Thank you for the excellent customer service!”Greg A.
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“I have been using Safeway for about 9 years and have never been disappointed in their service. They always have been very thorough not only on the inside but the out side of the house even the garage. Thanks to them my wife has not seen Spiders. Happy wife and my life is Good.”Scott B.