Common House Spider
Category Spiders
Size: 1 inch long; 2 inches long including legs
Appearance: Gray-brown or dark brown with two dark stripes on the head and thorax.
Legs: 8
Habitat: Prefers quiet and hidden areas in gardens, sheds, homes, and buildings – anywhere it can find.
Notes:
- This is one of the most common spiders in North America.
- It can live for over a year.
- If their webs don’t catch anything, they will abandon them and choose a new place to build.
House Spiders in Florida
House spiders are not dangerous to humans – they’re more of a nuisance. The biggest problem they cause is usually the cobwebs they leave behind, which will catch dust and debris. Everyone in North America has probably seen a common house spider at some point in their lives. They are most often encountered indoors, where they shelter from the elements and catch food in their webs. If their webs don’t catch anything, they’ll abandon them and build a new one.
House Spider Habitat
Common house spiders don’t want to get in our way; they’re much more scared of you than you are of them. They’ll hide just about anywhere they won’t be disturbed – whether in homes, yards, gardens, buildings, or any other man-made structure. They can live for over a year if conditions are right.
House Spider Behaviors, Threats, or Dangers
Common house spiders are not aggressive at all. They will skitter away quickly if confronted and are highly unlikely to bite, even if cornered. People are hardly ever bitten by common house spiders. Reactions are mild, generally including swelling and itching if any reaction occurs at all. Ice, topical anti-itch creams, and anti-inflammatory medications may help if a reaction occurs.
House spiders don’t cause any property damage, and may actually help prevent property damage caused by other pests. Their webs can catch termites, flying ants, moths, stink bugs, and more.
However, if you’re dealing with too many spiders, you can count on Arrow Environmental Services to handle your problem. Give us a call!