spiders
April 26, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Control of spiders is obtained not only through pest control but also by keeping homes clean of clutter and harbor areas. Cleaning up spider webs and food sources will help keep numbers down. Pest control will only help keep numbers down, not eliminate every spider.
Daddy Longlegs, Cellar Spiders
February 18, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Cellar/Daddy Longlegs Spiders
Daddy longlegs have long legs about 2-8mm in length and are off brown colored. They are usually found along basement ceilings and front porches.
Daddy longlegs are harmless to people and feed on other insects and spiders. Pest control can be used to keep numbers down but homeowners can also remove webs and eggs to keep numbers down. They are the most common spider of homeowners in Iowa and many other states.
Spiders
February 15, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Spiders
There are over 35,000 species of spider all over the world. Only about 2-3000 are known in the U.S. Spiders are found wherever there is adequate food, moisture and temperature. Every spider is considered a predator and in the U.S there are only two known types to be dangerous to humans (widows and recluses).
Control of spiders is obtained not only through pest control but also by keeping homes clean of clutter and harbor areas. Cleaning up spider webs and food sources will help keep numbers down. Pest control will only help keep numbers down, not eliminate every spider.
Daddy Longlegs
February 8, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
DaddyLonglegs
Daddy longlegs spiders can be intimidating because of the enormous length of the legs but they are harmless to people. They feed on other spiders and insects and are often found around exteriors of homes and porches. Daddy longlegs stay fairly inactive in the day and come out mostly at night to feed. Residual chemical sprays and dusts can be effective measures to keep numbers down in the spring and summer.
