Have you recently woken up to the feeling of itchy bites on your body. Maybe you looked in the mirror in the morning and noticed some itchy red bites on your face or body. You may have become overwhelmed with fear from the fact that you may have an infestation of bed bugs … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Spider Bites
One of the main reasons that people dislike spiders is the fear of a bite. Even though most spiders are completely harmless, we have been led to believe that spider bites are common and dangerous. The truth is that spiders are very beneficial bugs that do a lot to help control the insect population. … [Read more...]
How Long Can Spiders Hold Their Breath? A Look at How Spiders Breathe
Many people believe that spiders must be able to hold their breath because they often survive a spray of insecticide or being underwater for a long period of time. This has become a wide-spread myth that Rod Crawford at the Burke Museum has set out to dispel. He says, “Neither spiders nor insects … [Read more...]
Are Spiders Insects?
According to the Smithsonian Institute, there are upward of 10 quintillion insects on the earth at any one time, but spiders are not part of that number because spiders are not insects. So, how are spiders related to insects? Which characteristics do they have in common, and which are … [Read more...]
What are “House” Spiders?
When you hear people talking about “house spiders,” you may be unsure of exactly what that means. Is that a species of spider or does that just refer to any type of spider that likes to live in houses? Well, it turns out that both thoughts are correct! The Common House Spider The … [Read more...]
What You Need To Know About Black Widow Spiders
Black widows are considered the most venomous spider in North America. In fact, their venom is 15 times stronger than that of a rattlesnake. Black widows can definitely cause some anxiety, but knowledge is power, so learning about them can help you feel more at ease and capable of controlling them … [Read more...]
5 Fascinating Facts About Spider Silk
Spider webs can be extremely frustrating and annoying, but if you can get past the unsightly mess they make around your home and property, spider silk is actually extremely interesting. Here are 5 fascinating facts that you may not know about spider silk. 1. Spider silk has … [Read more...]
5 Common Spider Myths You May Still Believe
Myth 1: Spiders are Insects When you think of creepy-crawly bugs, you may lump them all together and call them insects. This is actually far from the truth. Spiders belong to the class Arachnida and scientists say they have evolved to be as different from insects as birds are from fish. Creatures … [Read more...]
Identifying and Preventing the Brown Recluse Spider
In the United States we have two types of dangerous venomous spiders, the black widow and the brown recluse. Most people can easily identify a black widow due to its notoriety and red hourglass markings. Brown recluse may be less well-known, but they can be just as dangerous. Identification and … [Read more...]
What Do Spiders Eat?
You might be aware that spiders are mainly insectivores, but that is only part of the story. Aside from bugs, some species of spiders also eat plants, and some will even eat small animals. Let’s dig a little deeper into what spiders eat and how that relates to your home pest control … [Read more...]
