When you spot a spider in your home, it can be a downright freaky experience, especially if you have a fear of creepy crawlers. Their unpredictable way of moving, their sticky webs, and their hunting methods are way too gruesome. That’s why it’s understandable why many people cringe at the sight of a spider on the wall. What should you do if you start to notice spiders in your house?
Spider pest control and management is an ongoing effort, especially if you have spider infestations.
This article is all about house spiders – What are the common types of house spiders? Are they dangerous? And how can you get rid of them? So, let’s get started.
Most common house spiders are not a threat to humans. They might bite in self-defense or when provoked, but their bites are usually harmless. The table below will help you to identify some of the common types of house spiders in the United States and the threat they can pose to your health.
Most of them are not. More than 3000 species of spiders are identified in the United States, and out of them, only about 60 are known to be dangerous. Spiders are scared of humans and bite only when they are threatened. Even if they bite you, chances are the spiders won’t inject the venom. Spiders use venom for hunting and not for self-defense. However, there are two species of spiders found in the United States: Black Widow and Brown Recluse.
The common house spiders are not big in size. They can easily squeeze through to get inside the house. Some of the areas through which the spiders can gain entry into the house include:
- Cracks and holes in the exterior walls or siding
- Cracks in the foundation
- Holes in window screens or any space in the house
- Space below the bottom of the door and the ground
- Boxes, and other numerous items that are brought inside the house from the outdoors
Once inside the house, the common house spider sets up its web and begins to feed. When both male and female enter the house, they begin to lay eggs in the web. Once the eggs are hatched, the spiderlings look for other areas of the house to weave their own webs. Thus the cycle continues to cause a full-blown spider infestation.
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