Spiders are probably the most misunderstood species. Unless you own a pet tarantula, a sight of them is enough to have you dialing the closest commercial pest control in Palm Beach Gardens. But most of these arachnids are not as dangerous as they look. Most of them are harmless and can help you by controlling the bugs and pests in your home or backyard organically. Most of the bad rep these crawlers get comes from the myths that we have believed since ages and continue to tell our children. Some newer myths have also emerged that cause more confusion and unnecessary fear.
Myths & Facts About Spiders
You Swallow Eight Spiders A Year
Don’t worry, you aren’t swallowing any arachnids in your sleep. It would take a lot of unlikely circumstances for it to happen once in your lifetime, let alone eight times per year. The only way you are eating them is if you grab and swallow them. Besides, you would wake up immediately if something was crawling on your face during sleep.
There’s A Spider At Every Three Feet
It may not be impossible when you consider that there are 40 thousand known species. But science does not have an actual estimate on how close one is to you at any given point in time. How close a spider is to you depends on where you are. You are more likely to find one at your home than on a flight.
All Spiders Are Dangerous
The infamous spider venom is the main reason people call spider pest control in St. Lucie County. And while all species have a venomous bite, only a few have enough venom to harm humans. Of all the species that live in homes, the black widow and brown recluse are the ones that may do actual damage.
They Are Aggressive
These arachnids don’t bite as much as people believe they do. Most prefer fleeing than fighting when they see you moving towards them. Any bite marks you notice might come from bloodsucking insects like bed bugs and mosquitoes. Even brown recluse and black widows, some of the most poisonous species, won’t bother you unless you bother them first.
You Should Put Them Outside
Placing the arachnid out instead of swatting it seems like a nice thing to do but it’s probably more merciful to do the latter. Most house spiders have adapted to indoor conditions and won’t fare well outdoors. If the change in temperature doesn’t kill them then a bird probably will. So if you don’t mind them then let them stay.
Tarantulas Are Venomous
While a foot long spider is the last thing you want to spot when you camp out, you don’t have to worry about their venom in most cases. Their bite can hurt but their venom is milder than that of a bee’s. However, you should see a doctor immediately if you notice allergic reactions like red, itchy, puffy eyes, swollen throat and lips, and cardiovascular collapse (in extreme cases).
They Can Infest Through Plumbing
You don’t have to ask the pest control in St. Lucie County to check your plumbing for infestation because they aren’t there. Many people believe that spiders enter through the plumbing because many of them crawl near sinks, faucets, etc. But modern plumbing comes with a liquid-filled sediment trap that they can’t penetrate. They crawl to these spots via walls to find water.
They Bite You During Sleep
They rarely approach your bed unless it’s infested with bed bugs they can chew on. Most arachnids will avoid you if they can because they are afraid of the sound you make during sleep. The bite marks you spot on your skin most likely come from bed bugs or mosquitoes.
Spiders Are Insects
It’s probably the most irrelevant myth on the list because people would call residential pest control service in Stuart even if they were insects and not arachnids. The basic difference between an arachnid and an insect is that the former has eight limbs while the latter has six. Since spiders have eight legs, they fall into the arachnid category along with scorpions, ticks, etc.