Spiders are arachnids — a class of arthropods that also includes scorpions, mites, and ticks. There are more than 45,000 known species of spiders, found all over the world.
When we think of these arachnids… terrifying tarantulas and marauding wolf spiders, and other huge and terrifying eight-legged, fanged and venomous creatures spring to mind! Although most arachnids have venom glands to kill their prey and defend themselves, not all of them bite or have strong enough venom to harm us. Dangerous venomous spiders include the black widow and the brown recluse — both found in the United States.
Even though we may not be huge fans of these creepy crawlies, they serve a vital function in nature. Without these arachnids to prey on pests harmful to agriculture, our food supply would be at risk. So spider conservation is a real issue.
The first reaction of many people when they see a spider at home is to kill it immediately. After all, some spiders can be dangerous… But one question often arises, does killing a spider attract more spiders? This is a legitimate question because killing the spider can be counterproductive. Here’s the quick answer — no. … Read more
Spiders often have a bad reputation because of how terrifying they look and because some are venomous when they bite us. Some people even have arachnophobia — an extreme fear of spiders. But these arachnids are not all-bad. In fact, they can be beneficial to us. Here are seven of the biggest benefits of spiders … Read more
You have to feel a little bit sorry for spiders… They are some of the most misunderstood creatures in the world. It doesn’t help that we call spiders “creepy crawlies” which just reinforces their reputation as creepy, malign creatures — the stuff of nightmares. A lot of people suffer from arachnophobia and are automatically afraid … Read more
When you are looking for natural solutions for spider infestations, vinegar may come up. But does vinegar actually kill spiders — and do you really need to kill spiders in the first place? But, back to vinegar — how effective is it against spiders? Yes, vinegar does work as a spider killer and repellent, but … Read more
If you have arachnophobia, you probably don’t want spiders in your home. Arachnophobia is an intense and irrational fear of spiders. Some spiders are venomous and so perhaps a fear of spiders is not so irrational but to an arachnophobe even seeing a spider’s web can trigger an extreme reaction — terror. So how do … Read more
There are many ways to prevent spiders from thriving on your property. You can remove debris in your garden, lawn, and yard, for instance. But conventional spider prevention tips won’t work if you live in a tight neighborhood like an apartment block. Here are ten ways to prevent spiders in your apartment. 10 Ways to … Read more
Nobody wants spiders in their bathroom — to wash their face and feel something crawling on them while they have their eyes closed. Your bathroom should be a safe space for you to carry out your ablutions, but spiders, through no fault of their own, can intrude into your bathroom. This is not only an … Read more
When you read articles online about how to naturally get rid of spiders, you often see peppermint oil suggested. But how effective is peppermint oil, really? Does peppermint oil repel spiders as effectively as they say? Yes, but there is so much more to it than a simple yes or no answer… Peppermint oil does … Read more
Many spiders are venomous, so you really don’t want them near you. Luckily, spiders have other characteristics that you can use to your advantage — such as their strong sense of smell. There are certain scents that spiders hate. These scents are just too overpowering for them. You can use these scents to naturally repel … Read more
Spiders can be unwelcome visitors to your house. They weave unsightly webs all over the place, they can bite and if you suffer from a fear of spiders they may trigger arachnophobia. But you don’t have to destroy these creatures. You can actually get rid of spiders without killing them. You can get rid of … Read more