Cooler weather attracting hobo spiders
When it starts to cool off outside, critters may be seeking a warmer place to live inside.
The hobo spider is known to be an aggressive house spider and around the end of summer they tend to make their way inside houses says Heath Edwards, general manager of Weed Man.
“About the end of July until about first of September that’s their mating season anyways, so they’re out there being a little more aggressive and that’s when they are looking for their mate, their food. Then September comes, it gets a little colder so they start migrating in the house just to keep warm,” said Edwards.
You’ll find this type of spider hiding in moist dark places.
Some tips Edwards has to keep these spider out is to make sure you trim down bushes, especially those near the entrance of your home.
A good way to keep them out of your home is to spray your home or hire a professional.
“Spray underneath your bushes on the brick, so that way they’re not looking for a way in. Keeping water away from the house. If you have a dripping faucet you wanna take care of that,” said Edwards.
Edwards also said to contact your doctor or seek medical attention if you are bitten by a hobo spider.
