HOUSE SPIDER CONTROL FEASTERVILLE PA
While some families welcome common house spiders because of the natural pest control solution that they provide, others are less accommodating. In fact, most Feasterville area residents dislike finding spiders indoors, even when they are as relatively benign as the common house spider.
Although the common house spider is not considered a major threat, the presence of this species in great numbers may be a sign of a bigger problem. Consider that a large spider population must be finding a suitably large population of insects upon which to feed in order to survive. Some of these other insects may be species that damage property or spread illnesses.
Additionally, because the spiders frequently are found indoors, this suggests that the house is not as pest-proof as it could be. Small pests like these require only a tiny crack or gap through which to enter the home. Sealing off these entrances is critical to ensure that common house spiders and more destructive species are kept well away from the structure.
Pest management professionals are trained to find and eliminate even the smallest access points in the home's exterior. Moreover, they have experience with controlling pests of all descriptions which means that they can get rid of not only common house spiders but also the insects and other arachnids on which they are feeding.
WHAT THE COMMON HOUSE SPIDER LOOKS LIKE
Measuring about four millimeters, the male common house spider is not exactly large. The female only measures between five and eight millimeters, so it is easy to see why most people do not regard these pests as overt threats. Coloration typically is gray or brown, and distinctive chevron markings on the legs and body make this species fairly easy to identify. Equipped with eight eyes, the common house spider has a body that is divided into the cephalothorax and the abdomen.
WHERE DOES THE COMMON HOUSE SPIDER LIVE?
Gardens and fields seldom see huge populations of common house spiders. That is because this species is specifically adapted to spend its entire lifecycle inside a man-made structure. Typically, this spider will look for the upper corner of a room or a window in which to place its funnel-shaped web. Water sources and light fixtures, because they attract insects, are additional places where common house spiders may be found spinning webs.
A quiet and undisturbed web location is the best option for the common house spider. Any corner of a room that is dusty, cluttered and left alone by human occupants will look inviting. The common house spider may create and abandon several webs throughout the house before finding a location that is particularly attractive for capturing prey.
DAMAGE CAUSED BY COMMON HOUSE SPIDERS
Common house spiders do not chew through wood or shred fabrics like other pests do. Still, they leave behind several webs, sometimes in prominent places, that homeowners are forced to remove. When the population of indoor spiders is particularly large, this can start to feel like a never-ending chore.
Moreover, households that are experiencing a surging population of common house spiders may have other pest problems on their hands. Those spiders are feeding on something, and it may be that the species it is feeding on is one that causes destruction, like termites or carpenter ants.
WHAT DO COMMON HOUSE SPIDERS EAT?
Common house spiders are known to eat a variety of other pests including earwigs, cockroaches, fleas, moths, ants, flies and mosquitoes. When plenty of insects are present, the common house spider may eat four times per day, but members of the species are capable of surviving without a meal for many weeks.
WHERE DO COMMON HOUSE SPIDERS LIVE?
The common house spider causes a great deal of damage that is largely unseen until it is too late to control the problem. These spiders spin webs throughout a home or business in order to catch prey, mate, and dwell. Because house spiders can lay thousands of eggs in a short period of time, they likely already live throughout the building once the webs become apparent. Webs are difficult to clean and reappear quickly once removed.
Large numbers of common house spiders often indicate the presence of other types of insects as well. These are sometimes even more damaging than the spiders themselves. It is wise to use a pest control expert to learn why the home or business has become infested and how to remove all pests from the area.
ARE COMMON HOUSE SPIDERS AGGRESSIVE?
Common house spiders much prefer to stay out of peoples' way, which is why their webs may be spun in cluttered, undisturbed portions of the house. They spend the majority of their time simply resting in their webs, waiting for prey to become entangled.
Members of this species may bite people, but usually only because they have been grabbed or otherwise feel threatened. Venom, which is intended to quickly paralyze prey, is transferred with a bite. However, the quantity transferred typically is so small that humans are unlikely to have any reaction.
DO COMMON HOUSE SPIDERS CARRY DISEASE?
Common house spiders do not spread diseases to people, but many of the species upon which they feed can make people sick. This is true in the case of fleas, mosquitoes and ticks as well as ants, which can be responsible for cases of food poisoning.
People who are concerned about the adverse health effects of pest infestations are encouraged to seek immediate assistance from a pest management professional.
HOW TO DETECT THE COMMON HOUSE SPIDER
Signs of a common house spider presence include:
• Spiders found in webs on light fixtures, in the upper corners of rooms and in dark, undisturbed areas of the home
• Abandoned spider webs
• An ongoing infestation of another pest
HOW TO PREVENT COMMON HOUSE SPIDERS
To help prevent common house spider issues the following steps should be taken:
• Have regular pest control services performed to minimize the spiders' food supply
• Cover or seal any cracks or gaps that may be allowing pests into the home
• Cut back tree limbs, shrubberies and other plants so that they do not touch the home's exterior
• Get rid of clutter around the home's exterior
• Make a habit of knocking down new spider webs with a broom both indoors and out
• Routinely dust or vacuum the home's interior to remove spiders and webs
• Eliminate clutter inside the house
• Fix sprinkler and plumbing leaks
• Wipe up spills and crumbs as they occur to avoid attracting a variety of pests
HOW TO TREAT FOR THE COMMON HOUSE SPIDER
It is usually necessary to call a professional as common house spiders are often difficult to completely remove since they have a tendency to hide or play dead when approached by humans. Moreover, they are prolific breeders, which means the visible presence of one spider could indicate hundreds or even thousands of others. Professional pest control experts can find and remove these spiders when a home or business owner cannot. Homes and businesses should set up regular inspection schedules with a pest control expert to ensure spiders do not return.
At Newtown Termite & Pest Control, Inc., we don't take your spider 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.
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