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Sac Spider Identification and Control in Utah
Correct identification is an important first step in pest control.
Cheiracanthium Spp.
Sac spiders are a yellowish color. The ends of their legs have brown to black tufts of hairs that look like socks. They have eight eyes.
Sac spiders can be found indoors and outdoors. They can be found under bark, rocks, leaf litter, in rolled leaves, behind or in clutter and storage. They often make a silk, saclike retreat where walls meet other walls or ceilings, or other hidden places. They spend the day in the sac and hunt at night. They easily climb slick surfaces.
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Sac spiders are typically yellowish in coloration.
Sac spiders have brown to black tufts of hairs on the end of their legs that look like socks.
Sac spiders can be found indoors and outdoors.
ARE THEY DANGEROUS
They are not known to be a health hazard, but can aggressively bite when trapped against the skin. And they have a painful bite similar to a bee sting.
Learn more by reading our blog post: Utah Spiders: Guide to Identification and Prevention.
Name:
Cheiracanthium spp.
Impact:
Painful bites
Habit:
Nocturnal, meaning they are awake at night
Tips for keeping sac spiders away
How To Keep Spiders Away
- Minimize their harborage around the property.
- Seal exterior cracks and crevices to reduce hiding places.
- Install tight-fitting door sweeps and window screens.
- Change exterior lighting to sodium vapor or yellow bulbs.
- Regularly vacuum individuals and webs.
- Reduce clutter indoors and outdoors.
- Reduce insects that serve as food.
About Yellow Sac Spiders
These small spiders are hunters capturing their prey by running up onto them. They often make a silent retreat to hide in. These spiders were not common in the US in the early 1900s but have become a common household spider across the United States. These spiders do have a painful bite and are more prone to biting than other spiders of similar size.
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