Name: 𝘓𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘴
Size: ~3 to 10 mm
Characteristics: Female is glossy black, with an hourglass-like shape on its abdomen. Male black widow is brown or gray, with small red specks on its abdomen.
Locations: Secluded areas. Webs can be found in rock piles and block walls, in sprinkler valve boxes and sheds, in garages, and on the underside of patio furniture.
Name: 𝘓𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴
Size: ~13 mm
Characteristics: The brown widow is similar to the black widow, but its hourglass body is yellowish orange or reddish orange.
Locations: Invasive species. Secluded areas. Webs can be found in isolated, secure locations like old tires, empty containers, buckets, entryways, mail boxes, storage closets, and garages.
Name: 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴
Size: ~0.6 to 23 mm
Characteristics: Often confused with spiders. Does not have silk glands. Cannot spin webs. Dark with thin long legs.
Locations: Most commonly found in the shade, underneath eaves and crawl spaces.
Name: 𝘛𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢
Size: ~5 to 8 mm
Characteristics: Dark orange or brown breastplate with pale stain.
Locations: Found in dark places. Attics, behind furniture, cupboards, basements, closets, storage rooms, etc.
Name: 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘴
Size: ~4 to 10 mm
Characteristics: Pale (yellow/beige). First pair of legs are the longest. Legs have dark tips.
Locations: Wall corners, behind picture frames, along wall, ceiling, and baseboards. Wood piles.
Name: 𝘓𝘺𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘱
Size: ~2 to 40 mm
Characteristics: Large. Dark pattern on back.
Locations: Found indoors. Around doors and windows, inside closets, basements, and garages.
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Termite Lawn and Pest, Inc
4524 Parkway Commerce Blvd
Orlando, Florida 32808
Phone: (407) 447-7378