How to Deal With House Spiders
WouterIf you live in an area where spiders are common, it is important to know how to deal with them. You can clean out trash regularly and vacuum the corners of your home. Also, check out the kitchen for food scraps.
Household spiders are generally opportunistic feeders. They prefer dark, quiet areas. Some species may actively hunt for prey. Others wait to see an insect approach before jumping out of the web.
Household spiders generally eat insects such as ants, cockroaches, and moths. But, they will also eat smaller bugs like mealworms and flightless fruit flies. These spiders are considered pest control by most people, as their presence helps rid your house of many insects.
There are some species of spiders that are only plant eaters. However, most species are carnivores. Spiders are also known to pounce on and inject venom into their prey.
Some of the largest species of spiders are able to eat small birds and reptiles. These are sometimes called wolf spiders. Typically, they are not aggressive, but their venom can be very painful.
Household spiders are very adaptable to living in the house. They usually have a reserve of food and don’t need to be fed often. It is important to remove the food scraps from your pantry.
Household spiders build strong silk webs. Their webs are typically found under false ceilings and in corners. Because the silk is so strong, they can entrap insects.
Household spiders can be found in many shapes and sizes. Some species build webs without the use of silk.
