Spiders can be found all over the world, except in Antarctica. They are widely feared because of their creepy appearance, but in reality, only a few of it's species are dangerous to humans. The Australian Funnel Web is a spider species whose bite can cause death, luckily they cannot be found in the USA. Bites of common spider species that are found in the USA may result in minor damage to the skin such as rashes, swelling, and blisters that may be accompanied by itch and pain that should heal within a week. Complications like vomiting, headache, chills, dizziness, swollen lymph glands, fever, high blood pressure, muscle pain, and difficulty breathing may also happen and will require medical attention.
Spiders As Exterminator Of Other Pests
Spiders are diverse creatures, they come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. There are about 45,000 known species of spiders all over the world. 3,400 of them can be found in North America. Common spider species that are found in the USA can live for about 2 years. Females can lay about 3,000 eggs per batch. They do not have antennae, unlike other insects. They have more than one pair of eyes and 8 legs. Some are herbivorous, while some are predatory and eat other insects, other spider species, and other invertebrate animals.
Spiders can be very helpful in getting rid of other insect pests. Some chase their prey, while most use their webs to capture and trap their prey. Most spider species eat indoor pests such as cockroaches, mosquitoes, earwigs, flies, and clothes moths. They can oftentimes be an effective and cost-free pest exterminator. Some people who are not afraid of spiders raise them to control other pests at home. They are believed to consume about 400 to 800 million tons of insects and other pests.
Exterminating Spiders
Spiders are not a big problem at home, and they are generally shy to humans most of the time. Most spiders are found outside like in grasslands and shrublands, croplands, deserts, and tundra areas. In indoor, they prefer abandoned houses over new houses. A well-maintained house is unlikely to be infested by spiders. There may be occasions where you may find one or two spiders in your home, but they are very unlikely to invade in battalions. Spiders invade human homes to look for other insect prey. If you are afraid of spiders and cannot allow them to exterminate other insects inside your home, then you should hire a human exterminator.
Yes, their service is not free, but you can at least talk to them for free, and they also provide free estimates to stop you from worrying about the future. They can also help you with your other pest problems that are more serious than spiders. Plus, if you get rid of other pests that are prey to spiders, spiders will have no reason to stay in your home. They will find another place where they can eat and survive. We at Go-forth Pest Control serve both residential and commercial structures such as offices, hotels, grocery stores, and even restaurants trust us! That gives you the guarantee that our service is safe.