Common House Spiders

How to Identify Common House Spiders

Appearance:

• 8 legs
• Yellow-brown, dirty white abdomen with dark stripes
• 1/8 to 5/16 inch

Habitats:

• Tangled webs
• Sometimes in houses
• Often in garages, sheds, barns and warehouses
• Near light sources to attract prey

Threat:

• Common house spiders pose no threat to humans

Preventing an Infestation:

• Seal cracks and use screens on doors and windows
• Use a vacuum to get rid of spiders, egg sacs, and webs

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