Spiders

Black Widow Spider

Identification

The characteristic red hourglass shape stands out against this spider's black body. They spin their webs close to ground level.

Problem

The black widow spider bite can cause severe pain. Young children and the elderly are especially susceptible to a severe reaction to a black widow spider bite.

Prevention

Avoid black widow spider bites by wearing heavy gloves when moving items that have been stored for a long period of time. When spider webs are visible, use caution before putting your hands or feet in that area.

Brown Recluse Spider

Identification

This nocturnal spider is light to dark brown with the characteristic dark brown violin marking on its back.

Problem

They will bite humans defensively leaving a painful, open, ulcerating sore.

Prevention

Avoid Brown Recluse spider bites by wearing heavy gloves when moving items that have been stored for a long period of time. When spider webs are visible, use caution before putting your hands or feet in that area.