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Loren Booda
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I encourage spiders (and centipedes) in my house. "I saw an old lady who swallowed a spider..."
The most common types of spiders include house spiders, wolf spiders, jumping spiders, orb weavers, and black widow spiders.
No, not all spiders are venomous. Only a small percentage of spiders have venom that is harmful to humans.
Spiders produce silk from glands in their abdomen and use their spinnerets to manipulate the silk into webs.
Some spiders have excellent vision, while others rely on other senses such as touch and vibrations to navigate their surroundings.
If you are not comfortable with spiders, it is best to leave them alone and let them continue their natural role in controlling insect populations. However, if the spider poses a threat or is causing an infestation, it is best to contact a professional pest control service for removal.