Are Black & Brown Widow Spiders taking over your Southern California home? Read more details about Black and Brown Widow Spiders below to find out why they like Orange County so much and how stop them from infesting your house. Black Widow Spiders The Black Widow is a common spider in California and desert locations due to its ability to survive very dry and hot weather. They are attracted to clutter and trash near human structures and can be commonly found outside of homes. They are shy spiders, so they typically do not come inside your living space but rather will make their home outside in backyards – inside places ...