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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\u2019s why it\u2019s 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?<\/p>\n

Spider pest control and management<\/a> is an ongoing effort, especially if you have spider infestations.<\/p>\n

This article is all about house spiders \u2013 What are the common types of house spiders? Are they dangerous? And how can you get rid of them? So, let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n

Common House Spiders – Types of House Spiders<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n

Appearance<\/strong><\/td>\nHabitat<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n

Threat<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
American House Spider<\/strong><\/td>\nYellowish-brown color with brown spots and dirty white abdomen<\/td>\nUsually found under furniture, in closets, in barns and in basements<\/td>\nRelatively less threat to humans. They bite only when threatened<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Long-Bodied Cellar Spider<\/strong><\/td>\nBrown or dark orange with a light stripe on the sternum<\/td>\nFound in areas with high humidity and moisture, such as basements, barns, crawlspaces, sheds, bath traps, closets, etc.<\/td>\nNot known to bite and hence are not a threat to humans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brown Recluse<\/strong><\/td>\nLight to dark brown in color with violin-shaped markings on its back<\/td>\nFound outdoors in debris and woodpiles and indoors in attics, closets, and crawlspaces.<\/td>\nBiting is rare, but their bites can be painful and can produce open, ulcerating sores. Symptoms include restlessness, burning sensation at the site of the bite, difficulty sleeping, and fever<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sac Spiders<\/strong><\/td>\nLight yellow or beige-colored oval body<\/td>\nFound near the ceiling or high along the wall<\/td>\nHarmless to most people, but can cause swelling and slight inflammation at the site. People with spider bite allergies or sensitivities may need a treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jumping Spiders<\/strong><\/td>\nCompact in shape, black in color with short legs, and covered with dense brightly colored hair or scales<\/td>\nFound around windows and doors, under stones, tree bark, decks, bushes, fences, and the outside of buildings<\/td>\nMay bite in defense, but their bite is non-poisonous.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wolf Spiders<\/strong><\/td>\nHairy, dark brown with paler markings or stripes with long, spiny legs<\/td>\nFound along walls and under furniture. Outside, it is found under stones, leaves, firewood, and other debris<\/td>\nRarely bites unless provoked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hobo Spider<\/strong><\/td>\nBrownish color with no markings<\/td>\nFound in dark areas of the basement or under the fireplace woodpile<\/td>\nCan bite, but not dangerous. Some people may experience irritation at the site of a bite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Daddy Longlegs<\/strong><\/td>\nRound body with very thin, long legs<\/td>\nFound in damp places, like crawlspaces, basements, and garages<\/td>\nDo not have venom glands. They pose no harm to humans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yellow Sac Spider<\/strong><\/td>\nPale yellow or beige in color with two front legs longer than the others<\/td>\nFound along baseboards, around spaces where ceilings and walls meet, and behind picture frames<\/td>\nCan bite, and the venom is mildly poisonous. People with pre-existing diseases or compromised immune system may need hospitalization, but no fatal incidents have been recorded.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Orb Weaver Spiders<\/strong><\/td>\nBrown or grey with smooth or spiny\u00a0 abdomens<\/td>\nFound on decks or outside the house if there is lighting outside<\/td>\nAlthough they can bite, they are no threat to humans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grass Spiders<\/strong><\/td>\nResembles the brown recluse, but they have long spinnerets at the end of the abdomen, which the brown recluse doesn\u2019t have<\/td>\nFound around the foundations of homes, but can be found inside the home<\/td>\nCan bite, but there are no reported cases of medical significance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Black Widow<\/strong><\/td>\nBlack and shiny with a red hourglass-shaped marking<\/td>\nFound around woodpiles and other undisturbed areas<\/td>\nBites rarely, but the bites are dangerous. Females are aggressive when their webs are disturbed. Symptoms of a bite include sweating, increased blood pressure, fever, and nausea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/span>How to Get Rid of\u00a0 Spiders in House<\/span><\/h4>\n
<\/span>1.Call the professionals at Take Care Termite and get pest control done<\/span><\/h5>\n

This is the easiest way to take care of spider infestation. Take Care Termite\u2019s expert technicians will identify the source of spider infestation and use special techniques to not only get rid of spiders but prevent their re-entry into your homes.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2.Check areas in your house for spider infestations<\/span><\/h5>\n

Spiders don\u2019t like to be disturbed, so they\u2019ll hide in places that are unlikely to get your attention. Some of the places where you\u2019ll find the spiders are:<\/p>\n