Grass Spider Control
Doylestown, PA

During the summer in Doylestown and surrounding areas, it's common to see signs of grass spiders in lawns. These funnel-web spiders create distinctive webs to trap their prey.

What Are Grass Spiders?

Grass spiders are fast-moving predators that use their funnel-shaped webs to catch insects. They help control pests but can become an eyesore when their numbers increase.

What Do Grass Spiders Look Like?

Females: 0.5 to 0.75 inches long
Brownish-yellow body with black stripes
Oversized spinnerets resembling short tails
Chevron-patterned abdomen

What Do Grass Spiders Eat?

Grass spiders help control pest populations by feeding on:

Butterflies
Moths
Beetles
Other yard pests

Where Do Grass Spiders Live?

Grass spiders prefer nesting in:

Lawns with short grass
Hardscape surfaces
Window wells and outbuildings
Hidden corners of homes and garages

Are Grass Spiders Dangerous?

While grass spiders are venomous like all spiders, their venom is not harmful to humans. Their fangs are too small to pierce human skin, except in rare cases involving babies or elderly individuals.

How to Prevent Grass Spiders

Reduce grass spider infestations by:

Mowing the lawn frequently
Trimming vegetation near structures
Removing brush piles
Sealing gaps in windows and doors
Keeping food and garbage properly contained

Professional Grass Spider Removal in Doylestown, PA

Grass spiders can quickly multiply, leading to an overrun lawn. DIY methods are often ineffective. At Newtown Termite & Pest Control, Inc., we provide expert spider removal services using targeted treatments.

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