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Correct identification is an important first step in pest control.
The woodlouse spider has a reddish head area with cream to gray colored abdomen. Their mouthparts and fangs protrude directly in front of the head, giving a menacing appearance. They also have six eyes.
Woodlouse spiders can be found under rocks, bark, trash cans, mulch, plants, wood piles, etc. Prefer moist areas where isopods live.
Identify the pest with our Woodlouse Spider gallery 
Woodlouse spiders appear menacing because of their large, forward-projecting mouth parts and fangs. They are not known to be a health hazard and should be considered beneficial.
Learn more by reading our blog post: Utah Spiders: Guide to Identification and Prevention.
Name:
Dysdera crocata
Impact:
Nuisance
Habit:
Nocturnal, meaning they are awake at night
Tips for keeping woodlouse spiders away 
Minimize thick mulch that attracts isopods (potato bugs) around the property.
Seal exterior cracks and crevices especially on main level and basement.
Install tight-fitting door sweeps at the base of all exterior doors.
Vacuum individuals that enter buildings.
Step on, or smash individual spiders that enter buildings.
Catch and release (with a glass jar) spiders found indoors.
Use pest monitors to capture invading spiders, especially between August and October. These work very well at capturing and monitoring woodlouse spiders.
Reduce moisture issues around buildings and eliminate isopods which are their primary food source.
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