House Spider

The House Spider

If you say “spider” most people develop “arachnophobia.” In fact, spiders are important, as predators, in the balance of certain insect populations within an ecosystem.

That ecosystem may be your own home. The house spider, Achaearanea tepidariorum (Koch), finds its fame from the fact they are most often seen in-doors. Statistically, you are more likely to see this spider’s “web-work” than the spider itself.

Reproduction

Produce an egg sac.

Are They Harmful?

Only two species are harmful to humans in the United States.

The House Spider

• Voids where plumbing is located.
• Voids behind electrical outlets.
• Molding around windows and doorways.
• The attic, crawl space and basement.
• The soffits.

• Appearance:
  Spiders have eight legs, no wings or antennae.


• Diet:
  Feed on insects.


• Habitat:
  Some spiders like moisture and are found in basements, crawl spaces and other damp parts of buildings. Others like dry, warm areas such as subfloor air vents, upper corners of rooms and attics. Hide in dark areas.


• Tips For Control:
  Sanitation is the best control measure.

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