Spiders

The brown recluse, Loxosceles recluse, Sicariidae, is a spider that has a bad reputation, and for a good reason. They have a venomous bite that can cause a severe reaction in some people.  There are also plenty of cases where someone thinks a brown recluse bit them, but it turned out to be a grass…

Many people think that all spiders can bite. This is not the case, and some common spiders are not even venomous. For people who are afraid of spiders, a lot of what drives that fear is the idea that spiders can harm them. While there are spiders that are poisonous or otherwise harmful to humans,…

Spiders can be scary to many people. This is because they often move quickly, and we are naturally programmed to avoid most insects due to our ancestors having bad experiences with them. However, some insects, such as spiders, can help us keep other pests away from our homes and yards. Spiders are very good at…

Spiders tend to be a houseguest that most people want to get rid of. While they serve their purpose in our ecosystem, they can be a bit creepy to many. Depending on where you live in the U.S. and what time of year it is, there are a few different species of spiders that you’ve…

Some of us dread going down into our basement because of all the creepy crawlies that are lurking down there. When it comes to spiders, you may wonder why spiders are in your basement. They love hiding out in dark corners in the basement, the humidity level is perfect and so is the temperature. Do…

Spring has arrived which means that bugs are going to start making their way into your home, garage, shed, and basement. Some of these bugs are looking for a safe place to create a nest. Others just want somewhere to call home that’s out of the elements. Your garage is the perfect place for spiders…