Spiders seem to have webs everywhere during the summer months, taking over the patio and gardens. Walking face-first into a spider web probably ranks low on your list of memorable summer activities. However, once the lower temperatures begin, will you still see as many or will the population decrease? Do the spiders die when winter … Continue reading What Happens to Spiders When the Cold Weather Comes?
If you are like most homeowners, you probably shudder at the sight of a spider scuttling across your kitchen floor or clinging to your bedroom ceiling. While these arachnids might look scary, most species are harmless and the ones you see likely made their way indoors by accident. Chances are, there are certain stuff such … Continue reading Spider Control: Know the Signs of a Spider Infestation
In movies and television shows, spiders are often depicted as monstrous and dangerous creatures. Many people are very afraid of these eight-legged arachnids. However, spiders may be getting a bad rap. They can be useful cohabitants of our homes. To help you understand more about spiders below is some information on which spiders are common … Continue reading Are the Spiders in Your Home Dangerous?
As the days become shorter and the temperatures plummet, we begin to look for ways to stay warm during winter. We might buy a new coat, layer on the old sweatshirts or crank up the furnace, but we’re not the only ones preparing for the coldest season of them all. Any residential pest control expert … Continue reading How Do Spiders Stay Warm in Winter?
Spiders might make you scream or grab the nearest shoe or flyswatter, however, most people don’t automatically reach for their blowtorch to kill spiders. But apparently, that’s just what a California man did, and started a house fire in the process. The man, who was house-sitting for his parents at the time, was apparently trying … Continue reading Blowtorches, Chestnuts and Other Myths about House Spiders
Having spiders come out of unexpected spots is more than frustrating, especially towards the end of the summer and the beginning of the fall. Though only few spider species are harmful to people, they don’t make a comfortable living ambiance. Everyone wants to make sure there are no spiders in their plain sight, despite knowing … Continue reading Autumn Surprises: There’s a Spider in my House
Most pests thrive during the summertime and it’s no different for spiders. A crucial part of any prevention strategy as well as keeping pests out of your home and property for good has to do with determining what is it about your home that’s attractive to them. When talking about spider control, in particular, there … Continue reading Summer Pests: What Attracts Spiders To Your Home
Spiders do not have a habit of biting humans unless their webs or nests are disturbed. Humans are not the spiders’ food source as spiders primarily feed on other insects. The venom in spider bites is not normally fatal in humans. However, some individuals can have a mild or severe reaction when bitten because they … Continue reading Truly Nolen’s Spider Control Solution
Spiders are typically considered a nuisance and should not be the reason for concern if you find them in your home. There are a number of reasons for this, but most importantly, humans are not a food source for these eight-legged critters. Human spider bites are accidental in the majority of cases and only happen … Continue reading Domestic Spiders: Should You Be Worried?
Spiders are very beneficial insects, even though they often inspire feelings of dread and fear. They prey on caterpillars, aphids and various types of insects. Although spiders will bite humans if provoked, they are not known to transmit diseases. Certain spiders are venomous and it is important to know if there are any such spiders … Continue reading Summer Spider Boom: Curbing Spider Infestation