Most spiders aren’t as deadly as they look. But even relatively harmless arachnids can end up being bigger concerns as they grow in size and number, slowly overtaking your yard and, eventually, finding ways indoors. That’s why you should act on proper pest control long before you notice the telltale signs of spiders around your Worcester home or business. To do that, you first need to know what to look for and what to focus on when it comes to pest prevention.
Local Varieties Of Sac Spiders
One of the most common garden spider varieties is the species known as “sac spiders.” They actually have many names, but this one is derived from their silky egg sacs. While they are typically yellow or black, sac spiders can range in color and patterns depending on their specific species and sex. Instead, it’s better to look at how they get some of their names because they relate to specific behaviors that help you identify a pest even when you can’t see them directly.
Here are some of the sac spider’s many nicknames:
- Orb Weaver: While they are also named for their egg sacs, these spiders are also commonly called “orb weavers” because of the particularly circular webs they weave. Unlike their egg sacs, which are only made in their nesting grounds, their trapping webs can be found all over a property.
- Writing Spider: Another descriptor of their unique webbing, sac spiders seem to go back over their webs with thicker lines that look to be spelling out a message.
- Zig-Zag Spider: Those thicker lines aren’t really spelling anything out. Instead, sac spiders make elaborate zig-zag patterns in their webs. The real reason is hotly debated among scientists, but it definitely serves as a distinctive feature to identify a spider infestation.
Now that you know how to identify a sac spider infestation, the next logical question is whether or not they are dangerous to you and your loved ones. While their bright spots and sometimes large size make them seem highly venomous, the truth is that their bites aren’t lethal or potent enough to cause significant health problems. Like all spiders, sac spiders will only bite people if they are provoked and they usually stick to outdoor areas where we don’t hang out for long anyway. In fact, they can even be beneficial to have around a yard because they hunt stinging pests and those that might destroy decorative plants. That said, sac spider bites are no more fun than any other type of bite, and an unchecked pest population always leads to larger issues.
Beneficial Garden Pests
Nearly every spider you’ve ever seen, whether indoors or outdoors, likely started as a yard pest first. Sac spiders in particular prefer vegetated areas and woody environments, which are found out in our yards and gardens. They like these areas because there are many areas to anchor their webs and plenty of other outdoor pests around to ensnare and eat. Spiders can even survive in extreme cold, meaning they don’t come inside for shelter as other pests do. While they rarely venture indoors, a spider inside means that existing pest populations are attracting them to abandon their usual hunting grounds. That means that every spider, even beneficial garden spiders, are signs of other pests that can easily invade your interior.
Turn To Big Blue Bug Solutions For Spider Control
Rather than trying to keep spiders out all on your own, the best form of pest protection comes from the experts at Big Blue Bug Solutions. We can inspect your yard for signs of sac spiders or other pests that might attract invasive arachnids. We’ll help you address factors that increase your risk of infestation, not to mention offer safe and effective treatments that completely eradicate and prevent spider infestations. Get started today by contacting Big Blue Bug Solutions.