Should You Be Afraid of Wolf Spiders in your Home?

As creatures of comfort, human beings do not want any creepy or crawly things in our homes and with good reason.  Many insects carry disease and really need to stay out of doors where they belong. Our mission at Preventive Pest Control is to do just that. Keep your home and health protected from the problems associated with infestations of Wolf Spiders and other arachnids and insects.

10 Facts About Wolf Spiders That You Didn’t Know

Wolf Spider by gailhampshire

The average American is not familiar with the Wolf Spider as we commonly hear about the Black Widow or Brown Recluse Spider.  While the fact is that Wolf Spiders are not nearly as dangerous to humans as the arachnids that belong to these notorious genera, there are still things we should know about the pests.

• These spiders are known as hunters and rely on their keen eyesight to be able to find other insects to devour

• Wolf Spiders have eight eyes with a row of four small ones just beneath a row of two larger ones. A third row of eyes include two smaller ones.

• If a flashlight is directed onto the spider, a phenomenon known as “eyeshine” occurs which redirects the objects light so that we can see where Wolf Spiders may be lurking in the dark.

• Wolf Spiders are known to wait outside of where insects are burrowing for them to wander out before they prey on the unsuspecting creature.

• There are over two hundred different species that belong to the Wolf Spider category.

• These spiders are prevalent all over the United States and have higher concentrations in California, Missouri and Texas.

• The Carolina Wolf Spider is the largest in the genera, averaging a length of over an inch.

• Females carry their eggs in a sac around their abdomen. The spider must alter the way they crawl to accommodate the burgeoning sac.

• Wolf Spiders crawl into homes through openings in the foundation of the home or in cracks in the window casing of the home.

• Once inside, Wolf Spider infestations can grow quickly and it is best to call a professional if you see the spiders crawling around your home.

Just like the name of our company emphasizes, prevention is a planned exercise. Please let Preventive Pest Control help you enjoy a safe and pest free environment. Call us today for fast and effective spider control.

Photo credit: Wolf Spider by gailhampshire, used under CC BY 2.0/ resized from original