Even animal lovers can recoil at the sight of a spider. Given the dangerous species that live here in Brevard County, that might not be such a bad thing. For example, we have: Widow spiders: Florida has four venomous spider species that breed in the state, and all of them fall into this category. Fortunately, […]
Read MoreWith a shiny black body, a bright red mark that’s shaped like an hourglass, and with their tangled, three-dimensional web, they look incredibly scary. And much has been written about spiders in Florida, particularly black widow spiders. After all, this is one spider that even looks dangerous. Unfortunately, not everything you’ve heard about this spider […]
Read MoreFlorida spiders come in all sizes, but one of the most dangerous is the Black Widow spider. We all know to look for the telltale hourglass marking on its abdomen and the sharply angled “stiletto” legs. What else do you need to know about the Black Widow spiders, and what do you do if you […]
Read MoreOf course, there are many types of spiders in Florida. The bulk of them are common house spiders. Unlike brown recluse spiders, these are typically harmless and may even be beneficial because they’ll eat bugs. This makes them valuable in places like greenhouses or out in the wilderness, where they can help keep the mosquito […]
Read MoreAs the weather warms up you’ll probably be tempted to start spring cleaning. You’ll finally get around to moving those boxes in the attic or straightening up the garage. Maybe you’ll head out to your shed to clean and sharpen your gardening tools. You’ll consider re-stacking the remaining firewood and putting it closer to the […]
Read MoreArachnophobia may affect less than 10 percent of the world’s population, but that’s just because most people don’t know any better. Right? Well, not necessarily…but Florida IS home to several species of venomous spiders that everyone – arachnophobes or not – should learn to identify and avoid. There are two main categories of dangerous spiders […]
Read MoreLooking for a good scare? Try Florida’s spider population. There’s nothing quite as terrifying as a spider heading right toward you, and given the state’s penchant for tough pests anyway, spiders should be little different, right? It’s absolutely a fact. Here are a few that call the state home that you certainly don’t want in […]
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