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To some people, spiders are cool. To others, they are what nightmares are made of! Spiders tend to get a bad rap and not for good reason! Thanks to movies like Arachnophobia and urban legends of deadly spider bites, there’s no wonder they rank pretty high on the fear list! You may be wondering, are […]
The spiders you find in your home are considered the first line of defense when it comes to pest control. Most house spiders are carnivores and enjoy eating a variety of household insects like flies, cockroaches, earwigs, mosquitoes, fleas, moths, and ants. The type of diet they have depends a lot on the species as […]
We could act philosophical and say, “The only thing to fear is fear itself.” Or we could share the same trite advice you’ve heard before, “They’re more afraid of you than you are of them.” But when it comes to finding a spider in your home, there aren’t many comforting words. We’re here to help […]
Arachnophobia (the fear of spiders) is the 3rd most common of all phobias in America. Considering that there are at least 4,000 known species of spiders living in the United States, it’s not hard to see why so many people get upset about finding these pests in their homes. Understanding the purpose of spiders and […]
Some of the most common types of spiders people will come across include the Yellow Sac Spider, Black House Spider, Brown House Spider, Barn Weaver, Hobo Spider, Cellar Spider/Daddy Long Legs, and the American House Spider. If you’re anything like me, you can appreciate spiders from a distance, far from your home. I can admire […]
Spider infestations can be difficult to detect because spiders like to live in dark, quiet, undisturbed areas. However, once you find a spider in your house, you’re unlikely to forget it is there! Traps as Pest Control for Spiders Traps are commonly used for pest control. They are only effective if you place them in areas […]
Seeing a spider in your house can be alarming, but is there really cause for concern? Most people are afraid of spiders. When an eight-legged visitor shows up near the bathtub drain or hiding behind the garage door, emotions can run high. While the average house spider is harmless, there are a few types of […]
Hi. My name is Rita, and I have a problem; an ant problem. It started out small; there were just a few near the front door. But like most problems, they didn’t go away on their own. Ignoring them didn’t help. Day after day, the problem persisted. Being an optimist, and armed with substantial knowledge […]
No one seems to like spiders, but we wanted to give the house spider a chance to defend himself. Imagine for a moment if you will, that instead of stomping on a spider, you were reading about one in the pages of your favorite magazine — finding out all of his likes, dislikes, and exactly […]
Counting the itchy red bumps that dotted our arms and legs was something of a summer ritual when I was a child. At the time, things like West Nile virus and Zika weren’t even on my radar. Now as a parent, the sound of mosquitoes buzzing in our ears and the sight of kids scratching […]
