Spiders are the insect species that are air-breathing arthropods, it has eight legs and a rough appearance. These species are able to inject venom and produces a glue web that acts as their home to live. Spiders can be found all around the world in every continent except Antarctica, and it is found that there are around 50,000 spider species globally. These spiders can be found in every place, and are classified majorly as 20 types with 129 families. Not all the spiders are harmful to humans, there are some dangerous spiders that will bite humans. Some are helpful in eliminating the pests, only a few types will be found in residential areas, other dangerous species can be found in forests. In this article, we will discuss the 3 types house spiders and how to avoid them.
Types of Spiders in your Home
Not all the spider species will arrive at your place, the spiders which are less harmful are found in homes. Here are the 3 types of house spiders available in every homes,
- House Spider
- Orb-Weaver Spider
- Daddy Long Legs
House Spider
House spiders are tiny species, that are yellowish-brown in colour. They have the black stripes around their white abdomen, and their growth is usually less than an inch. The exact size they can grow is 1/8inch width and 5/16inch long. These spiders are most commonly found in all homes and garages, they will build their nest near lights, and wall corners. Usually, house spiders will not bite humans, but rarely when threatened and their bites will be harmless and not medically threatening.
Orb-Weaver Spider
Orb-weaver is a unique species that is known for its yellow stripe marking. The mark will be bright at their back, and it will end in a triangle structure. These are the species, who can build their round nests and they do not bite humans until threatened. Their bites are also not dangerous to humans, and they build their nests outside the home like tall grass and tree branches.
Daddy Long-Legs
These are the species that are commonly found in every congested and dark place like warehouses and garages. You can find these species in your home whose structure is unique, that it has a tiny abdomen and thin long legs. It is stated that these spider bites can harm humans, that their poison is capable to break human skin, but this is not scientifically proven.
How to Avoid Spiders From your Home?
- Peppermint oil can act as an excellent natural insect repellent for spiders, as they cannot withstand the strong odour
- Vacuum the spider web as quickly as possible
- Deep clean your house because spiders do not love clean and open space
- Make use of the vinegar to prepare a spray, and this will eliminate the presence of spiders for days
- If you see any spider hanging in your home, you can use your hair spray, the acidic content in the hair spray will destroy the spider
Conclusion
Thus, the 3 types of house spiders and their natural control methods have been discussed. Above are some of the natural methods to eliminate the spiders available in your home. But these, DIY methods can withstand only for a few days. There are many hidden things that you do not know about spiders. To get rid of spiders in your home completely, hire a professional pest control service.