Georgia, with its diverse ecosystem, is home to a variety of spider species, including several types of brown spiders. While spiders play a vital role in controlling insect populations, some species can pose risks to humans. At Monitor Pest Control, we understand the importance of knowing your local arachnid inhabitants to ensure a safe and…
Even though most of us would rather not think about them, if you live in the southeast, it’s a good idea to be informed about brown spiders. There are several types of brown spiders found in Georgia, including the Brown Recluse, the Southern House spider, and the Yellow Sac spider. Here are some poisonous and…
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures finally begin to drop, we look forward to enjoying the mild outdoor weather. Spiders, however, have other plans. Autumn is when many spiders mate, so they’re more active, and they may come indoors looking for partners. In addition, you may see more webs outside as the spiders…
The start of Spooky season means Halloween, refreshing cooler weather, pumpkins, sweaters, and football…The cold weather also means creepy fall bugs are looking for shelter inside your property. Spiders The house spider is the most common type of spider that you will find living in your home and they are seen more often in the…
Orb Weaver Spiders What are orb spiders? Orb spiders, also called orb weaver spiders, are named after their distinctive round, wheel-shaped webs that they create to catch prey in. They are also called garden spiders because that is where they are commonly found. Their webs are very strong and can reach 60 cm in diameter.…
Common House Spiders What are house spiders? Like its name suggests, the house spider is the most common type of spider that you will find living in your home. They are usually a yellowish color with a dirty white abdomen and some dark spots on the top of their body. They will range in size…
“Daddy Longleg” Cellar Spider What are cellar spiders? Cellar spiders have distinctive long, skinny legs and very small bodies. These are the spiders that are commonly referred to as “daddy longleg” spiders. Cellar spiders range in size from ¼th to 3/8th of an inch. They come in several color variations, including pale yellow, tan, light…
Brown Recluse Spiders What are brown recluse spiders? Brown recluse spiders are medium-sized spiders that range in length from ¼ to ¾ of an inch. Their most distinguishing mark is a violin-shaped mark on the top of the body; they also have three pairs of eyes that are arranged in a unique semi-circle pattern. These…
Black Widow Spiders In Georgia What are black widow spiders? The black widow spider is a species of venomous spider that lives in most counties in Georgia. They are glossy black in color and have a distinct orange or red hourglass shape on their bellies. Females can be 1 ½ inch around with their legs…
American House Spider What are American house spiders? This American house spider is the most common species to be found inside homes all across North America. Female American house spiders range in length from 3/16th-5/16th of an inch. Males of the species are slightly smaller in size. They are yellowish-brown in color and have a…