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.
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
Your bed should be your safe place — a sanctuary — where you can rest and sleep after a hard day’s work. But it won’t be that calming haven if you have spiders — especially as some can give you a nasty spider bite and that is not pleasant. Here are effective ways to keep … Read more
There are thousands of spider species out there, and, yes, some of them are venomous. So, for some people, this is a good enough reason to be afraid of spiders. But what if your fear is so intense that it becomes irrational and has physical and mental symptoms that are affecting your daily life? If … Read more
Many people are afraid of spiders. There are reasons for this — with the risk of spider bites being one of the most prominent fears that people have. But do house spiders bite humans? And if so, do you really have to be afraid? Well, the answer is yes and no… Why do house spiders … Read more
Spiders can be a worry. Most of them have venom — although very few will actually bite you as they are more afraid of you than you are of them. Spider webs are unsightly, but they do catch flies so that can be useful. And then there is arachnophobia — an intense and irrational fear … Read more
Have you ever noticed that there seem to be more spiders in your home and garden during the summer months? Have you ever wondered why that is? If you have, then read on to find out why there are so many spiders in the summer… Where there are so many spiders in summer Spiders are … Read more
Should spiders concern you? Most of them have venom, but not all of them can seriously harm you if they bite you. They leave spider webs all over your property, and this can annoy some people… And arachnophobia is a real phobia and not something you should really joke about. And your house’s exterior can … Read more