Pest Blogs

Living in South Florida’s warm, humid climate means sharing space with a variety of critters, including spiders ranging from harmless house varieties to potentially harmful

Key Takeaways Huntsman spiders in Florida are large, fast-moving spiders that are mostly harmless to humans despite their intimidating appearance. The most common huntsman species

Key Takeaways Black widows thrive across the southern United States, especially in warm, humid climates like Florida. They prefer dark, undisturbed spaces such as garages,

Key Takeaways Daddy long legs are not poisonous or dangerous to humans — the popular myth about their venom is completely false. The term ‘daddy

Key Takeaways Coral Springs’ warm, humid subtropical climate creates year-round conditions that attract spiders to homes and yards. Common Coral Springs spiders include orb weavers,

Key Takeaways Brown recluse spiders are not established in Sunrise, FL, and confirmed sightings in South Florida are extremely rare. Most spiders mistaken for brown

Key Takeaways Black widows prefer dark, undisturbed areas like garages, sheds, woodpiles, and crawl spaces — inspection starts there. A combination of residual insecticide sprays,

Key Takeaways Banana spiders (golden silk orb-weavers) are generally not dangerous to humans but can become a nuisance around homes and gardens. Physical web removal

Key Takeaways Spiders have two main body segments — the cephalothorax and the abdomen — which distinguish them from insects that have three. All spiders

Key Takeaways Florida is home to over 900 spider species, but only two — the brown recluse and black widow — pose serious medical risks.

Key Takeaways Florida is home to dozens of orb weaver spider species, most of which are completely harmless to humans. Golden silk orb weavers, spiny-backed