Just as we are out and about enjoying the warm Colorado days, so are the spiders. With ample food supply during the summer, spiders are taking advantage of the high insect levels. And although they are generally found outside, food and shelter are typically what sends spiders in Colorado indoors. Often times the attic, basement, or other storage spaces provide the perfect, secluded shelter spiders are attracted to and if there are plenty of insects around to feed on they will thrive.
The most common species of spiders found in Colorado are:
The house spider
The rock spider
The wolf spider
The black widow spider
While none of these spiders are aggressive towards humans, if they feel threatened or if you accidentally move them from their home, they may try to bite. And the bite of a black widow is going to be more painful than other species because they have a neurotoxin as their venom. In some extreme cases people suffer serious allergic reactions to the bite of a black widow and may require medical attention.
In order to help keep your home free of spiders, follow these spider control tips for the home:
Seal off all cracks, holes, and crevices on the exterior of the home
Make sure all screens are intact with no damages or tears
Remove clutter from storage spaces so spiders cannot hide there
Store belongings in rubber bins to keep the spiders out