Prepare For The Spider Invasion In Your Home Part II Of II

Continuing from Monday…

Outdoors you will find yellow sac spiders resting during the daytime under a silken sac that they create.  The protective sac can be found under a leaf, under landscape timbers, stones, bark, or logs.  Indoors, these spiders can easily be seen in the upper corners of rooms, ceilings, window molding, blinds, curtains, and behind picture frames.  Yellow sac spiders are not only the most aggressive when it comes to hunting insects, they are also extremely aggressive when it comes to biting humans.  The fangs of this spider are very powerful and can easily penetrate human skin.  Although there have never been any recorded fatalities from yellow sac spider bites, the bite from this spider is quite painful and intense from the onset.  It is estimated that there are more bites from sac spiders than any other spider in the United States, and they are most often misdiagnosed as a brown recluse bite by health care professionals.

The wolf spider is another frightening spider that will send many people running by its sheer presence.  These monster spiders can range in size from ½ inch to 2 inches in length, not counting their leg span.  They are hairy and are typically brown to gray in color.  They are a common New Jersey household pest especially during the fall as they are looking for a warm place to spend the winter months.  These spiders do not spin webs and can be found hanging around doors, windows, basements, garages, or house plants.  Wolf spiders are very shy and are fast runners.  They will bite if threatened and bite reactions vary from person to person.

There are two other spiders that are of particular concern.  The brown recluse and the black widow are uncommon, but can be found in some New Jersey areas.  The brown recluse is about 1 inch long and has a marking on the upper part of its back that looks similar to a violin.  The black widow spider is small and black and has a marking that looks like an hourglass on its belly.  If you are bitten by either of these spiders, you will require immediate medical assistance.

It is best to stay away from all spiders and instead call in a pest control specialist like Allison Pest Control if you are experiencing a spider invasion in your home or business.  Allison Pest Control provides speedy service to Monmouth and Ocean Counties.  Give us a call today!