One of the most controversial household critters, spiders are both beneficial and (depending on the species) dangerous. But where do spiders go in the winter, when their primary food source has either gone into hibernation or died out? The answer to this depends upon the species of spider, and sometimes also the circumstances. See Also: … Read more
Do arachnids put you on the crazy train? Nervous that one might come tramping about in your shoes at night waiting for you to stick your foot in? Then having a hobo spider take up residence in your house is definitely not on your list of things to do. These arachnids have been touted as … Read more
It’s a common taunt to play the world’s tiniest violin if someone’s telling a sad story. It’s also a pretty sad story when someone runs into a spider bearing a tiny violin. The markings of the brown recluse are just as infamous as the black widow’s hourglass, and they’re just as likely to end up … Read more
Spiders can be a big nuisance and are one of the most common pest phobias out there. They can easily make unsightly webs in hard to reach (yet easy to see) areas. Worst of all, some common spiders are venomous. There are various ways to repel the spiders. Some of these involve pesticides, spider bombs, or … Read more
No one likes spiders living in their homes, especially me. So, one would hope there’s some easy evidence that can be used to identify whether they are present in our home or not, right? Well, what about spider poop? Spider droppings can be a sure sign of spider infestation in our home. But wait… Do … Read more
“Step into my parlour,” said the spider to the fly. Unfortunately for you, this spider’s parlour happens to be your living room. Most common house spiders will set up shop where food’s available, and can become unwanted guests – especially come winter. Some species are harmless to humans and will generally stay out of the … Read more
One of the few species of spider that are popularly kept as pets, the wolf spider is usually either loved or hated. Unfortunately, having one of these hairy eight-legged critters loose in your home is usually an unwelcome event. Not only are they fairly large, but their jumping ability and furry appearance result in almost … Read more
You might already know how to get rid of spiders in the house, but what about the tiny spider egg sacs they leave behind? Come spring, you could be dealing with a sudden spider population numbering in the hundreds. Thankfully, most of these baby spiders will die or move on, but plenty will stick around. … Read more
It might be true that black widow spiders aren’t as deadly as their reputations claim, but that’s not to say you want to risk getting bit by one. In fact, you won’t have much difficulty knowing what bit you when a black widow strikes. Even though they tend to be shy, it’s important to get … Read more