Spiders
General Information
- Spiders may actively search for prey, wait in hiding for their prey to pass by, or build webs to trap insects that fly into them.
- Aside from seeing a spider in your home, the most common sign of a spider is its web, or old webs (called “cobwebs”).
Size
3/8 to 1 inch long, not including the legs
Color
Brown | Green
Additional details
- Most spiders are shy and like dark, secluded areas and can be found both indoors and outdoors.
- Some spiders require lots of moisture and can be found indoors in bathrooms, basements, crawl spaces, storage areas, and attics.
- Spiders are beneficial because they kill many insects, however webs and spiders themselves can be scary and a nuisance - few people will tolerate them indoors.
- There are certain types of spiders (common examples are the black and brown widows, the brown recluse spider, and Hobo spiders) that can inflict painful and dangerous bites - when these spiders are encountered a professional pest control company should be consulted to solve the problem.
- If bitten, seek medical attention if symptoms worsen, including radiating pain, swelling, sweating, difficulty breathing, fever, chills or nausea.
- Don't leave outside lights on for long periods as this will attract flying insects, which in turn attract spiders.
- Reduce lumber piles, bricks, and other outdoor hiding places to a minimum, particularly close to the home.
- Brush down spider webs when they occur.
- Destroy visible spider egg sacs.
- Use an attachment on your vacuum cleaner to remove webs and individual spiders from walls.
- Single spiders can also be relocated by simply trapping them in a cup and then releasing them outside.
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