Keep Wolf Spiders Away With Our Exterior Barrier Treatment

During the dark ages, spiders were thought to be the creatures that contaminated food and water sources.  Back then, people believed that spiders were the cause of the Bubonic Plague, which we now know was actually spread by the fleas carried on rats.  For many people, Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, is a daily battle.  It may seem silly to some, but Arachnophobia is a common phobia that can cause people to react in mild to extreme ways.

In New Jersey, the wolf spider is one spider that can make you high tale it out of the room in a hurry!  New Jersey pest control experts report that there are approximately 125 species of wolf spiders within the United States.  Full grown wolf spiders will grow to about 1 ½ to 2 inches in length.  They are typically brown, black, or grey and can have stripes like markings on their backs.  Wolf spiders are an imposing figure due to their extreme size and hairy body.

Unlike other spider species, wolf spiders don’t spin webs to catch their prey.  Instead these ground dwellers will hunt and feed on other insects for survival.  Wolf spiders hunt for food during the day and nighttime hours.  Female wolf spiders will carry around their large egg sack until it hatches.  Once hatched, the newborn spiders will hitch a ride on her back until they are about half grown.

Wolf spiders are shy spiders and prefer to live outdoors, in garages, sheds, crawl spaces and attics.  Once the weather begins to turn colder, they will migrate indoors seeking a warm spot to spend the winter months.

The wolf spider is considered to be a poisonous spider, but the venom is not lethal to humans.  As with any spider bite, it is always recommended that you seek prompt medical attention when bitten by a wolf spider.  You can keep wolf spiders from entering your home by scheduling an exterior barrier treatment of your New Jersey home.