Identification
Size: Up to one inch in length with a leg span up to two inches
Color: Brownish grey with a number of various markings
Habits
The female spiders spend most of their lives in webs , while males and immature spiders wander about in search of females or better nesting sites. It is usually these males or young spiders that are seen by homeowners.
Tips for Control
The key for controlling the domestic house spider is to look for webs and remove them. Making sure a treatment is applied into any crack associated with a web to be sure the spider has been killed.
Steps to be taken to prevent new spiders from entering:
• Remove or limit heavy, ground-covering vegetation
near the building
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Seal cracks and holes in the building’s exterior
• Install tight-fitting screens on all attic and foundation vents
• Seal holes around pipes indoors
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