Pest Entry: Spiders usually gain access to buildings through windowsills, basements, crawlspaces, and other ground level areas. They generally tend to stay outdoors, as most require constant moisture to survive, but they will enter areas that have lots of moisture like basements and kitchens.

Environment: Many different kinds of spiders live in and around buildings. Some construct webs to help entrap their prey. Others are free-roaming and make no webs. On occasion they will make their way indoors if the conditions are favorable. They generally have a preference for dark enclosed spaces and are often found in basements, kitchens, bathrooms, crawlspaces, and on windowsills.

Health/Damage Concerns: Spider bites can vary from minor to severe. Common symptoms resulting from a spider bite can include the following:

• itching or rash
• pain radiating from the site of the bite
• muscle pain or cramping
• red or purple colored blister
• increased sweating
• difficulty breathing
• headache
• nausea and vomiting
• fever
• chills
• anxiety or restlessness
• high blood pressure