Category Archives: Spiders

Perhaps the most feared and misunderstood pest known to man. Gain insight, understanding and appreciation for this beneficial creature in these articles. See unique techniques and treatments of what you can do to get rid of spiders in your home.

Giant House Spider

Posted on October 29, 2014 by The Bug Doctor

Like the hobo house spider, the giant house spider is a native of Europe that has found its way to the United States through human activity. It is active in the Pacific Northwest. The spider is named as such because … Continue reading →

Controlling Spider Infestations

Posted on August 27, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

Spiders are one of the most beneficial yet feared creatures on earth. Eliminating them from our homes is hard enough for pros and almost impossible for homeowners. Still, positive control can be achieved if you’re willing to put in the … Continue reading →

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Hobo Spiders

Posted on July 25, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

The hobo house spider is actually a funnel web spider. This is because it builds webs that take on the appearance or shape of a funnel. It is thought to have been first introduced sometime before 1930 to North America … Continue reading →

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Urticating Pest Control Accounts

Posted on February 21, 2012 by The Bug Doctor

Who would have thought that the mighty Tarantula would ever need any other defensive mechanism than it’s appearance just to protect itself? I mean besides the sheer size, these things have fangs that are clearly visible and not something I’d … Continue reading →

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The Common House Spider

Posted on October 17, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

Common house spiders (Parasteatoda tepidariorum) are also known as American house spider or more commonly as just a ‘house’ spider. While there are many spiders you can find inside a home, many of those may or may not always want … Continue reading →

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The Writing Spider

Posted on February 24, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

One of my favorite childhood movies was Charlottes Web. It’s a great story of how a pig who started out as a runt and was going to be killed is saved time and time again by a young girl, a … Continue reading →

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Spider Babies Hatch Despite Dead Mother

Posted on December 1, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

When you think of baby bugs you probably tend to think of the mother right there with them tending to their every need. This is true of a vast array of insects but not all. The earwig for example stays … Continue reading →

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Spiders have tales you shouldn’t believe

Posted on October 14, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Spiders are perhaps one of the most feared creatures on earth. Stories of arachnids abound and the fantastic tales grow each time they are told. From the spider who lived in a woman’s hair for years to the lore of … Continue reading →

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Why Do Spiders Shake?

Posted on September 20, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Insects are fascinating in how they live, catch food, defend, travel and adorn themselves. Some traits or features are pretty obvious such as the bright red hour glass on a widows underside that will get even the hungriest predator to … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Americas Most Deadly Spiders

Posted on August 24, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

In July of 1990 one of the most horrific comedy movies was released at a cost of $31 million dollars. Sure with todays talk of a billion here a trillion there this may not seem like much but in 1990 … Continue reading →

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Why do spiders die with their legs curled up?

Posted on August 20, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I never really paid it much mind before but have you ever noticed that dead spiders (ones not squashed by your shoe that is) die with their legs all curled up underneath them? Just a curiosity and it wasn’t until … Continue reading →

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Kiss your spider fears goodbye

Posted on August 19, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

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Drinking Spiders Die Quickly

Posted on June 21, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I get a lot of mail and I enjoy reading almost everything I get. Almost. One subject that keeps coming back is my article on catching spiders with water. Apparently some don’t believe it can be this easy to catch … Continue reading →

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Everything you wanted to know about the brown recluse but were afraid to ask

Posted on May 18, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

In the spider-web of facts, many a truth is strangled.” Paul Eldridge The brown recluse spider is indeed something to be wary of and treated with respect. The wounds that can result from this arachnids venom is something that often … Continue reading →

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Bug Doctor Minute; Catching spiders with water

Posted on May 8, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Ok I know I’ve written on this subject once before but it seems that some folks don’t believe this tip actually works. Catching spiders with water is an old trick that I’ve used for years and actually have pretty good … Continue reading →

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