House Spider

He’s one of the most common household spiders in the United States, and he is happy to welcome himself into your home.

The house spider will move in and spin his web pretty much wherever he pleases. But if he isn’t satisfied with his catch, he’ll just move to a new location and weave a new web there.

Primarily considered a nuisance because of his unsightly webs, the house spider is usually not a threat to humans.

Fascinating Facts

• Food for thought. House spiders are predators. If you see one in your home, that might mean you have an abundant supply of their food source—insects!
• Hide and seek. Generally brownish in color and only about ¼-inch long, the house spider easily blends into the background.

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