Alpha Ecological Blog



Learning about Black Widow Spiders

The venom of a black widow is actually 15 times as poisonous as the venom of a rattlesnake!

Black Widow Spiders are usually found around wood piles, under eaves, in boxes, and other undisturbed places. They prefer to nest near the ground in dark places.

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They’re B-a-a-a-c-k!

According to a news segment on KPTV on August 14, 2007, cases of bedbugs are multiplying daily. One of the reasons is the increase in international travel.

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Hobo Spiders

Hobo Spiders are found in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. They prefer woodpiles, hollow stumps, trash piles, sheds and garages. They are sometimes found inside homes in cluttered areas such as basements and crawl spaces.

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