Spiders

Spider Identification

Everyone can identify these arachnids when they see them. With eight legs, bulky bodies, and several sets of eyes, spiders are often viewed as pests because of their unsightly appearances and sly demeanor. There are many different kinds of spiders though, so it may take a professional to figure out what species is prevalent in your home. 

Common house and garden spiders do not pose a threat to humans and actually feed on annoying insects like flies, fleas, and mosquitos. However, some spiders are venomous and can be deadly. The brown recluse and black widow spiders have a poisonous, painful bite that requires medical attention. Both of these are larger spiders and do not look like the common varieties that most find in their homes.