Spiders

  • Black Widow Spider

    Black Widow Spiders in In our vibrant , black widow spiders find the subtropical climate is a perfect retreat. The humidity, paired with our variety of outdoor hideouts, makes the area a spider breeding ground. They find our human spaces pretty cozy, setting up camp in nooks and crannies that offer them peace and quiet. …

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  • Brown Recluse Spider

    Brown Recluse Spiders in Florida Originally from the Midwest, brown recluse spiders have slowly migrated to parts of Florida, though they’re still not as common as many believe. While any brown spider might resemble the brown recluse, actual sightings outside their typical range are rare. However, they deserve a cautious approach, as their venom can…

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  • Brown Widow Spider

    Brown Widow Spiders in Florida Brown widow spiders, often referred to as cobweb spiders, are known for their irregular webs and distinct hourglass marking. Though less harmful than their black widow counterparts, they are still venomous and can pose a risk if disturbed. Originally introduced to the U.S. via Florida, these spiders thrive in warm…

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  • Cellar Spider

    Pest Overview: Cellar Spiders in Florida Cellar spiders are fragile, harmless creatures that are easily recognized by their long, thin legs. Often referred to as daddy longlegs spiders, they are unrelated to the true daddy longlegs. Commonly found in Florida homes, cellar spiders thrive in quiet, damp spaces like basements, garages, and crawl spaces. These…

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  • Common House Spider

    House Spiders in House spiders are not dangerous to humans – they’re more of a nuisance. The biggest problem they cause is usually the cobwebs they leave behind, which will catch dust and debris. Everyone in North America has probably seen a common house spider at some point in their lives. They are most often…

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  • Daddy Long Leg Spider/Harvestmen

    Daddy Long Leg Spiders in Florida Commonly referred to as daddy longlegs, harvestmen are frequently confused with spiders, though they aren’t true spiders. They earned the name «harvestmen» due to their visibility during late summer and fall at harvest. This seasonal appearance is often linked to agricultural practices, as they become more noticeable when crops…

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  • Huntsman Spider

    Huntsman Spiders in Seeing a large spider can be startling. Huntsman spiders are sometimes mistaken for the more dangerous brown recluse – but rest assured, these are two very different spiders. They have a diverse diet that includes many household pests, such as cockroaches and moths. Some huntsman spiders are even capable of taking down…

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  • Orb Weaver Spider

    Orb Weavers Spiders in Florida “Orb weavers” refers to a large group of spiders encompassing more than 3,000 species – but the yellow garden spider is one of the most common you’ll find in Florida. Its distinctive appearance and web construction make it one of the first people think of when they hear “orb weaver…

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  • Sac Spider

    Sac Spiders in Sac spiders are often found in your garden and sometimes even inside your home. If you spot one indoors, it likely hitched a ride on some fresh produce or just sought out some warmth (especially as the temperature drops outside). These critters enjoy the climate, but they sometimes prefer the comfort of…

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  • Southern House Spider

    Southern House Spiders in Florida When people talk about crevice spiders (or crevice weaver spiders), they’re usually talking about the Southern house spider. This spider is one of over a hundred different species of crevice spiders but is the most common among them. This spider is very frequently confused with the dangerous brown recluse spider;…

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  • Wolf Spider

    Wolf Spiders in Florida Wolf spiders hunt in a unique way; instead of building webs, they hunt on the ground and chase their prey down – much like the wolves they’re named after. Like most spiders, they’re afraid of people and will scramble away if discovered. While they can hunt at any time of day,…

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