The common house spider has a body that reaches roughly 9mm (1/4") in length, though they can be up to 25mm (1") across with their legs fully extended. Their bodies are dull brown, with variations in shade that give them a spotted appearance. The common house spider prefers to weave its webs in corners, such as those found in windowsills and the junctions of wall and ceiling, and contributes to the buildup of cobwebs in the home. They produce egg sacs, each containing between 100 and 400 eggs, and a single female can contribute as many as 17 egg sacs within her lifespan. The common house spider is non aggressive, and their venom is not dangerous to human beings.

Control of the common house spider (daddy long legs spider) is a six step process: inspection, identification, prevention, sanitation, use of mechanical measures (vacuuming), and treatment. In most cases, treatment is exterior, applied to the fascia, soffits, windows, door frames, and exterior walls.
However, in the case of extreme infestations, an interior treatment may be necessary.
 
 

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