What Is A Hobo Spider And How To Keep Them Out Of Your Manatee County Home
Roughly 30% of the population in the United States suffers from some level of arachnophobia. If you happen to be one of those individuals, then the thought of spiders living in your Manatee County home is nothing short of terrifying. Plenty of species of spiders have adapted to domestic living conditions, and some even thrive indoors, but the hobo spider is more akin to a betta in a vase when it comes to the confines of a home. They can survive, but it's not their ideal living situation. So how can you keep hobo spiders from inhabiting your home?
Hobo Spider Appearance, And How They Creep Inside Manatee County Homes
Hobo spiders are small to medium-sized arachnids, measuring at roughly ¼ to ½ of an inch from fang to the abdomen with legs that span between 1 to 2 inches. These spiders are brown in color, both body and legs, and they have yellowish and dark-colored markings over their bodies. Trying to identify a hobo spider by its appearance alone is incredibly difficult because there are so many brown-colored spiders in the world. Still, they do have an easy identifier: their funnel-shaped silken webs.
Though they can enter homes on their own, hobo spiders are far less likely to enter your Manatee County home voluntarily. They can infiltrate on their own, but if you have a hobo spider population in your home, it's probably because you brought them in yourself:
- On firewood
- Inside stored boxes and crates
- Underneath furniture that's been left outside
- Anything left inside sheds and garages
How Dangerous Are Hobo Spiders, And How Can I Keep Them Out?
Most of the Agelenidae family, also known as the funnel weavers, are relatively harmless to humans as they don't possess venom toxic enough to hurt us. Surprisingly enough, the same can be said for the hobo spider; though widely disputed for decades, new recent studies have concluded that hobo spider venom is little more than an uncomfortable irritant.
Regardless of their newfound harmless status, spiders are never great to have in and around your Manatee County home, and an overwhelming presence could mean there's an underlying pest problem you have yet to discover. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to keep spiders and other pests out of your home:
- Seal up any gaps, cracks, and holes around the exterior of your home; foundation, damaged siding, exposed wood, gaps around outdoor-leading pipes and wires, roof and trim
- Replace insulation around windows and entrance doors
- Always inspect everything kept in storage or left outside before bringing it indoors
- Install door sweeps at the bottom of entrances
- Trim tree branches, shrubs, and other foliage away from the exterior of your home
- Reduce clutter around your home to minimize hiding spots
- Address moisture issues in your home and repair any water damage
How To Address A Hobo Spider Infestation In Your Manatee County Home
Most spiders don't make their webs where they're easily spotted, so if you've discovered any spiders in your Mandaree County home, you may have a much larger population than you think. On top of that, spiders only get settled where food is abundant, which means you probably have a different kind of pest-making messes in your home too. If you're tired of creepy crawlies making your house a nightmare, give Keller's Pest Control a call.
Whether you're dealing with an infestation or you're trying to be proactive about prevention, Keller's Pest Control has an abundance of treatment plans for you to choose from. We care about the safety and well-being of our customers, and that's why we always use the highest quality pest control products available. We offer free estimates, affordable ongoing service plans, and every treatment comes with a pest-free guarantee! So if you're ready to feel safe in your home again, give us a call and start discussing your options.