Handle overwintering occasional invaders differently
Overwintering pests are strictly outdoor insects that find their means of survival outside of structures. Read more»
Spiders can jump how far?
Humans can jump pretty far, but spiders can jump even farther to catch their prey. According to ValueWalk, some spider species hunt by jumping on their prey instead of spinning a web. The average spider typically uses spinnerets to create... Read more»
Rose Pest offers brown recluse reward
To prove just how rare a brown recluse spider (Loxosceles reclusa) is in Michigan, Rose Pest Solutions is running a contest: Now through Sept. 28, 2018, the Troy, Mich.-based firm is offering a $300 reward, a free inspection and free treatment... Read more»
Caption This: Spider sees fidget spinner sale
If we pick your entry, you’ll win a $50 VISA gift card. Some restrictions may apply. Read more»
Australian Huntsman found in Michigan toddler’s room
A Michigan mother had a scary start to the summer when she found one of the worlds largest spiders resting in her son’s room in June. Jillian Duke walked into her son’s room and found what she thought was a ball... Read more»
Kraig Labs secures investment for spider silk production
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., developer of spider-silk-based fibers, was awarded an investment certificate for the production of the silk in Vietnam’s Quang Nam province. The investment certificate was issued to the company during the March 26 Quang Nam Investment Conference,... Read more»Study: Spiders consume astounding number of insects per year
Researchers set out “to document the impact of the global spider community as insect predators” — and the numbers are impressive. Spiders feed on an estimated 400 to 800 million tons of insect prey annually, according to a new study... Read more»
Spider control measures from ‘Truman’s’
Author’s Note: Information is taken from Truman’s Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations, available online at the PMP Bookstore. Spiders are not insects, and the easiest way to tell that is their eight legs instead of six. But these arachnids... Read more»