Spider Control Archives

October 26, 2025

5 Scary Pests That Haunt Homes This Halloween (And How to Stop Them)

Halloween brings ghosts, goblins, and ghouls to your doorstep—but some unwanted visitors might be more real than you think. As temperatures drop and outdoor food sources become scarce, many pests see your warm, cozy home as the perfect winter hideout.…

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July 20, 2025

Keep Spiders Away: 6 Expert Tips for a Web-Free Summer

Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, it also brings increased spider activity. As temperatures rise, these eight-legged creatures become more active and often find their way into our homes seeking shelter and prey. Nobody wants to…

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April 2, 2024

Shadows of Eight Legs: Understanding The Arachnids We Live With

Arachnids, members of the class Arachnida, are sometimes regarded with fear and disgust due to their appearance, habits, and venom. However, these eight-legged critters play an important role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. In this article, we'll explore…

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February 21, 2019

Criticism From Animal Welfare Groups Has Prompted Legislation Aimed At Recognizing And Protecting Spider Rights

The issue of animal rights and the effort to stop the inhumane treatment of animals is generally recognized as a noble and important goal by most members of the public. When it comes to protecting animals from common acts of…

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February 20, 2019

Enormous Bird-Eating Spiders Are Sometimes Eaten Raw And Some Believe That They Can Be Used To Predict Future Events

When hearing the term “bird-spiders” many people probably think of the well known Goliath birdeater tarantula species, which is the largest spider species currently living. Bird-spiders belong to the Mygalomorphae suborder, and the Goliath bird eater is, indeed, a part…

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January 2, 2019

Black Widow Bite Leaves Man Unable to Pee

Nobody wants to get bitten by a spider, let alone a black widow. The resulting pain and sickness is bad enough, but one man got even more than this after his unfortunate meeting with a black widow spider. You don’t…

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November 12, 2018

It’s a Dog! It’s a Bunny! No, It’s a Spider!

Most spiders that we spot around our homes and outside tend to look pretty similar, with the main body and eight long legs. They also don’t tend to be anywhere near cute, or make one think of a cute bunny…

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November 1, 2018

In Big Cities More Insects And Spiders Live Indoors Than Outdoors

Not long ago, researchers in North Carolina conducted the first ever study that explored indoor insect and spider populations. The study found that insect and spiders populations within houses are much larger than previously assumed, and all houses contain a…

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October 17, 2018

Cambodians Love Their Tarantulas So Much They Might Just Wipe Out This Eight-Legged Delicacy

While we in America are being slowly convinced and coddled into trying insect cuisine, in other parts of the world eating these critters is so popular that they are actually over-harvesting their supply of them and may lose these coveted…

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October 10, 2018

Past Civilizations Looked Upon Spiders As Good Omens

Spiders may be responsible for one of the most common human fears, but spiders also have a rich history of being personified in the lore and belief systems of ancient societies. During high school, many people learn about the ancient…

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