Most Wanted: American Yellow Sac Spider
Dr. Stuart Mitchell
Arachnology is the study of spiders. As arachnologists, pest management professionals (PMPs) investigate envenomation. Spiders use venom consisting of cytotoxic, proteolytic and hemolytic components. Victims might suffer localized hemolysis (the destruction of blood cells), leading to a mild stinging sensation. For this modus operandi, the usual suspect is the American yellow sac spider (AYSS), Cheiracanthium […]
