House Spider

How do I identify a House Spider?
Color: Yellow to brown in color, usually has a dull appearance. Size: 1/8" - 5/16" in length.

Have House Spiders infested your home?
If spider webs are found around a home or structure it is very likely that you have House Spider(s). They are the most commonly occurring spiders inside a home. They are simply a nuisance pest and while their webs may be annoying they can be beneficial to have around as they eat other insects such as flies and mosquitoes.

Will House Spiders bite?
House spiders are not aggressive. They are rarely known to bite people and if they do their venom is harmless.

Will House Spiders damage my home or structure?
No, house spiders are considered nuisance pests and will leave behind plenty of webs but will not cause damage to a structure.

Recommendations for control: Identification of the house spider is key, particularly for health reasons. A Pest Management Professional can help if you are unsure.

Once correctly identified, house spiders and their webs can easily be removed using a vacuum. It is not recommended to sweep house spiders up as they are likely to escape. If spiders and their webs left behind are not too much of a nuisance it is recommended that you leave House Spiders alone as they do no damage but will help minimize other insects in the home.