Did you know that the late summertime is the most active time for big spiders? Some call it big spider season, some call it an opportunity to stay indoors. With spiders on the rise, you might be wondering how this big spider season fits in with your summer schedule. A lot of times spiders will not hurt you unless harmed, but with these spiders being as big as an apple watch you have every right to feel threatened. Let’s dive into these spiders, and see what help we can offer. Besides the staying indoors one.
Banana Spider’s
Banana Spiders, and Orb-weavers, they’re the same spider but generally get confused for the same. So here’s what you need to know about banana spiders. Firstly, did you know that these spiders actually build their web to catch their prey by surprise? They do this by changing the hue of their web with sunlight conditions. Secondly, they really don’t want to bite you unless provoked. Now riding in the lawn mower and hitting their web by accident can seem like on purpose to them so if you do get bit just know their venom is mild and to a typical adult is not that harmful.
Also, you can actually eat these spiders, and apparently, it tastes like raw potatoes. Lastly, If you ever see a banana spider typically you have seen a female. Males are about 1/8 the size of a female and their body is brown versus the black and yellow of their counterpart.
How to help with Big Spider Season
Firstly with Big Spider Season upon us, a good pest control company is always the go-to. Banana Spiders are typically found outside, in wooded areas but that doesn’t mean that they don’t like what every other spider likes. A home. If you do find a banana spider, their webs are typically zig-zagged and will typically only bite when held or poked. The females can get as big as 24mm – 40 mm, and did you know some female banana spiders can carry up to 9 egg sacks at a time?
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