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 House
Spider
If you say “spider” most people develop “arachnophobia.” In fact,
spiders are important, as predators, in the balance of certain
insect populations within an ecosystem.
That ecosystem may be your own home. The house spider, Achaearanea
tepidariorum (Koch), finds its fame from the fact they are most
often seen in-doors. Statistically, you are more likely to see this
spider’s “web-work” than the spider itself.
Appearance
Eight legs, no wings or antennae.
Habit
Some spiders like moisture and are found in basements, crawl spaces
and other damp parts of buildings. Others like dry, warm areas such
as subfloor air vents, upper corners of rooms and attics. Hide in
dark areas.
Diet
Feed on insects.
Reproduction
Produce an egg sac.
Other
Only two species are harmful to humans in the United States.
Sanitation is the best control measure.
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