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yharmony42
May 26, 2008, 01:22 PM
Here is a picture if it uploaded of the one we found today.
They are all big spiders not your little "house" spiders I am use to seeing.
What should we do?

bushg
May 26, 2008, 01:50 PM
I would bomb the house... but make sure you read directions and follow.

gnahcd
May 27, 2008, 02:01 PM
WOW.

Don't "bomb" the house. That is overkill. Most spiders are an occasional pest and not really something that deserves that kind of treatment. There are two dangerous groups of spider - the widows and the recluses. The spider you have is neither. Most spiders can't or won't bite and those that can, usually only leave a small welt or large bump. Those who are allergic may need to be more careful.

With most spiders, slap 'em dead with a rolled up newspaper. Deposit them in the trash. Seal your window screens, and put bumpers on the door bottoms. A vacuum cleaner is your best weapon against spiders.

Here is an authoritative site on spiders Spider Management Guidelines--UC IPM (http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7442.html)