Actual Size: 1 inchCharacteristics: Coloration varies from gray-brown to dark brown, and domestic house spiders have banded legs. The abdomen of these spiders is rounded, with brown and light-brown markings. Domestic house spiders typically have two dark stripes on their head and body.
Behavior:
The domestic house spider is also known as the barn funnel weaver because of their intricate, funnel-shaped webs.
They are prolific breeders, producing egg sacs that can have up to 50 eggs per sac.
In ideal conditions, two or more egg sacs will be present on the web. Up to nine sacs may be produced per season.
If left undisturbed, female house spiders can live up to seven years.
Female house spiders cannot survive cold, outdoor conditions.
Spiders are arachnids, though they are sometimes confused for insects. Although they are often found on plants, they mainly consume insects and other spiders, not plant material. Most spiders kill their prey with a combination of binding and toxic venom. The only spiders considered “poisonous” are those which can bite and cause serious physical reactions in humans.
Preventing Problems Caused by Domestic House Spiders
Despite the fact that they rarely bite humans, domestic house spiders can still be unsettling. Their webs are more of an issue than their bite. In an ideal world, spiders would be beneficial outdoors, and non-existent indoors. Proper cleaning of the building environment can significantly reduce the chance of an unnoticed domestic house spider issue. Reducing clutter and debris in parts of the building that go unused are all part of the basic prevention method. Outdoors, proper lawn maintenance should be observed. Any cracks, holes, or entry points in the building should be properly sealed as well.
Controlling and Eliminating Domestic House Spiders
Spiders can become serious pests if allowed to infest a building or home. Exposure to spider bites may be harmful to some individuals sensitive to their venom. A trained spider control professional is the key to protecting your property. Comprehensive spider service includes three steps: Inspection, Treatment, and Follow-up. A thorough inspection should always be completed to determine sources of infestation, possible entry points, and the identification of the spider itself. There are various methods of treatment for spider infestations, including treatments of the baseboards, windows and doors, and foundation structures. Treatment will reduce populations outside, and eliminate populations inside.
A good pest control professional will always provide follow-up after treatment, ensuring a successful elimination of the infestation. Continual treatments are also recommended to ensure a building is spider-free. At Pest Control Inc., we’re so confident we can solve your spider infestation that we offer a satisfaction guarantee.
