by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Oct 21, 2020 | Spiders
What Are the Largest Spiders in Maryland and Virginia? The largest spider in the world has legs that reach up to 1 foot in length — thankfully the South American Goliath birdeater is not native to Southern Maryland or Northern Virginia. Unfortunately, Maryland...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Oct 12, 2020 | Spiders
Spiders are beneficial to have around the home. That doesn’t mean we want to invite them over to be our permanent house guests. Certain spiders help keep populations of certain pests, like American roaches, in check. While that’s a plus, the downside is...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Oct 5, 2020 | Spiders
There are 3,000 spider species that call North America home. Of these, only 27 species are known to be fatal to humans. Of those, the black widow spider is perhaps the most commonly feared venomous spider species. But where do black widows live? If you reside in...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Sep 29, 2020 | Spiders
Imagine this: you're having a nice, peaceful time in your beautiful Virginia home. You couldn't be happier, but then you see it. A spider is crawling across the wall. You don't want it to get away because then you don't know where it is, but you don't know what to do....
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Sep 22, 2020 | Spiders
Of all household pests, spiders are perhaps the most dreaded. Virginia is home to 57 different species of spiders, some of which are poisonous. Do you know how to control an infestation? Does spraying for spiders really work? It’s crucial to know how to identify...
by cblack | Oct 6, 2019 | Spiders
During this time of year it is almost impossible not to encounter a spider while enjoying your favorite outdoor activities. The sight of any of these arachnids are enough to send chills down the spines of numerous people. Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, is one of...
