Very few people like spiders, and if you find a person that claims to not find spiders scary then just show them one, and you will see how truthful they are. Admittedly, it is hard not to jump and stand on your couch is you see a spider crawling through your living room, especially if you are wearing sandals. And it is true that some types of spiders have been known to bite people with disastrous results, but there are a lot of spiders in the world that are just keeping to themselves, even nesting in your shoe counts. So what types of spiders could you expect to see within, or around your home?
The truth is, all spiders are beneficial to the environment and more. Spiders eat a variety of insects and other spiders, so they keep the insect-pest populations down. For example, hunting spiders are extremely beneficial as they have large appetites for insect-pests. Hunting spiders are outdoor spiders, but they often wonder within people homes by accident. Wolf spiders are a particular type of hunting spider. Wolf spider can grow up to an inch long, and it can even grow dark hair. Despite how terrifying these spiders are, they will not harm you unless you provoke them, so leaving them alone is probably your best idea.
Fishing spiders also enjoy hanging around people’s houses. These spiders can grow up to an inch in length and they are typically found in the upper Midwest region of the United States. Fishing spiders represent the largest of all spiders in the Upper Midwest. This spider, as you may have guessed, is an aquatic spider, so it can purse marine life prey. The fishing spider can snatch tadpoles, small fish, and other small invertebrate animals. Remember, one spider is very different from a group of spiders, if you should see a group of similar looking spiders in or near year home. You should call a pest control professional immediately.
Have you ever found a dangerous spider in or around your home? If you have, what type of spider was it?
