The broad-faced sac spider is commonly found within homes and businesses throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
WHAT DO BROAD-FACED SAC SPIDERS LOOK LIKE?
Size: 1/4 to 3/8 inches in length, including legs Color: Broad-faced sac spiders can be red, orange, brown, tan, or grey. Characteristics: The broad-faced sac spider is very small, which makes detection difficult. Its front legs are much larger than other pairs. The abdomen is pale and slightly larger than the cephalothorax.
WHERE DO BROAD-FACED SAC SPIDERS LIVE?
Sac spiders create silken tubes in which they nest during the day. They do not spin webs that are typical of spiders for catching and holding prey. Broad-faced sac spiders hunt for their food, and can be found doing so beneath rocks, boards, and windowsills. They may be seen walking in shrubberies, foliage, and tall grasses. They are also commonly seen on the exterior of homes and buildings, specifically on the undersides of siding. Once temperatures drop, these spiders move into buildings.
WHAT DO BROAD-FACED SAC SPIDERS EAT?
The broad-faced sac spider has a venomous bite that it uses to incapacitate its prey. Because of this, it can feast on larger spiders and insects. It commonly eats flies, crickets, roaches, and moths. It is also a scavenger. It can often be found feasting on dead spiders and insects.
DAMAGE CAUSE BY BROAD-FACED SAC SPIDERS
The most significant damage caused by broad-faced sac spiders is its bite.The spiders are very small, which makes them difficult to see, but also very aggressive. A human can threaten a broad-faced sac spider with no intention, which regularly leads to painful bites.
ARE BROAD-FACED SAC SPIDERS AGGRESSIVE?
The broad-faced sac spider will aggressively protect its home and egg sac. These are usually located under boards, rocks, or on the siding of a building. The spider rarely builds its nest indoors, though it often moves indoors once temperatures cool. Female broad-faced sac spiders produce about 50 offspring in one year.
DO BROAD-FACED SAC SPIDERS CARRY DISEASE?
The bites associated with broad-faced sac spiders are no small matter. These bites are extremely painful. They can provoke an allergic reaction in individuals who have sensitivities to bee venom. Bites have been known to require medical care including hospitalization.
HOW TO DETECT BROAD-FACED SAC SPIDERS
Broad-faced sac spiders are most commonly seen in autumn when they begin to enter structures. Home and business owners may suspect that they have an infestation when they see the spider stalking prey. More commonly, they are detected by their tube-like homes. These spiders are also extremely aggressive and should also be suspected when spider bites are prevalent.
HOW TO PREVENT BROAD-FACED SAC SPIDERS
Regular cleaning can help to rid homes and businesses of the broad-faced sac spider. However, because they are very small and difficult to find, the only way to truly prevent them is with regularly scheduled visits from a professional pest control expert. To help prevent agrarian-sac spiders from entering your home or business, Newtown Termite & Pest Control recommends the following measures:
• Keep indoors and outdoors tidy • Clean and sweep ceilings, windowsills, and corners often • Outdoor areas should be cleaned with a garden hose or power spray
HOW TO TREAT FOR BROAD-FACED SAC SPIDERS
A pest control expert will visit the home or business to conduct an inspection. At that time, a plan will be put into place to determine the best course of action for removing the broad-faced sac spiders and ensuring they do not return. Only professionals should be trusted in ridding homes and businesses of these spiders as they are extremely aggressive and prolific breeders. Those who attempt to exterminate spiders on their own are not likely to see thorough and long-term results.
At Newtown Termite & Pest Control, we don't take your spider control problems lightly. That's why we use a multifaceted process including the treatment of wall voids, attics,and cracks and crevices throughout the premise with gels, dusts, and other specialized products.
