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Black Widow Spider

GENERAL:   The common house and garden spiders may be annoying but are no great threat to man.

The black widow, brown recluse (or "violin") spiders' bites are venomous and painful and can be fatal particularly to small children.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES:  None known.

ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE:
Webs are a nuisance but they do help control other insects.

PEST CONTROL:  Destroy webs and egg sacks.  Clear shrubs away from house.  Nursery sprays applied outside may help with control.

 


Brown Recluse / "Violin" Spider

 

 

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