Different Types of Spiders In The Home
With their eight, spindly legs and multiple beady eyes, most homeowners can agree: spiders are terrifying! Florida alone is home to over 250 species of these archanids, making your chances of encountering a wandering spider in your home quite high.However, while spider’s outward appearance may seem scary, these creatures serve a vital purpose in the local ecosystem. Spiders are known to capture and eat pest insects that otherwise might spread disease or attack important crops. Additionally, spiders are typically not a threat to humans. Most Florida spiders are not venomous and will not attack unless provoked.
Nevertheless, despite their beneficial role, homeowners do not enjoy keeping spiders as household guests. Fortunately, Champion Termite & Pest Control is trained to accurately identify common household spiders. By using environmentally friendly treatment methods, our pest control technicians can safely eliminate your spider problem while minimizing any negative effects on the local ecosystem.
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Southern House Spider
Southern house spiders are either light or dark brown in color. These spiders prefer living in undisturbed spaces, such as gardens, attics, basements, or sheds. These spiders can live for up to seven years if left alone inside of man-made structures.
Cellar Spider
Sporting long, thin, and fragile legs, cellar spiders are often found in damp cellars, basements, garages, or crawl spaces. Unfortunately for families and property owners, cellar spiders are considered a common nuisance pest due to the large amount of webbing they produce.
While other species of spider consume their old webs before weaving new ones, cellar spiders simply continue adding to their old webbing, leaving a sticky mess on ceilings, walls, and furniture.
Wolf Spider
Not all spiders weave webs, and the wolf spider is an example of that! These large hunters patrol the ground during both the day and night in search of small spiders and insects to consume.
Orb Weaver Spider
Also commonly referred to as garden spiders, orb weaver spiders are generally harmless. You can usually find an orb weaver spider hidden away in window sills, doorways, or eaves, where they create large webs to catch their prey.
Crab Spider
Named for their crab-like legs, crab spiders are tiny in size. Like the wolf spider, these spiders do not rely on webs to obtain their food. Rather, crab spiders use camouflage to blend in with flowers. When an insect approaches the flower, the crab spider attacks, devouring the helpless prey.
Northeast Florida Spider Control And Removal
The best way to prevent household spider sightings is to practice preventative pest control. Seal any gaps near doors or windows to prevent spiders from accessing your home. Homeowners should also vacuum or sweep up any webs that they may find. This encourages the spiders to weave their webs elsewhere.
If you happen to encounter a spider, we advise you to avoid handling the spider without professional assistance. These spiders may bite, causing painful welts or even an allergic reaction.
Instead, contact Champion Termite & Pest Control for professional pest control services. Our exterminators use high-quality products to deter spiders from entering households and businesses in Palatka, Green Cove Springs, Jacksonville, Middleburg, St. Augustine, Starke, and Orange Park. Contact us today to learn more!
