What spiders live in the Pacific Northwest?

What are the most common spiders in the Pacific Northwest?

• The Common House Spider.
• The Western Black Widow.
• The Hobo Spider.
• The Wolf Spider.
• The Yellow Sac Spider.

Are there wolf spiders in the Pacific Northwest?

Wolf Spider (Family Lycosidae) – One of the larger Pacific Northwest spiders, the wolf spider spends its time looking for prey in wooded areas, shrubs, and gardens. They do not spin webs and aren’t known as very good climbers. They do move very fast on the ground and often pounce upon their prey.

How big is wolf spider?

35 mm
Size: Wolf spiders are hairy arachnids that can grow up to 35 mm in body length. Color: Their bodies are commonly patterned in black, gray and brown hues. Body: Quick moving and relatively large in size, wolf spiders often inspire fear when they are found within human dwellings.

Are there wolf spiders in Washington?

Here in Washington state, there are a handful of spiders to be aware of and they are wolf spiders, black widow spiders, hobo spiders, giant house spiders, and cellar spiders.

How do you tell if a spider is a tarantula?

First, check out the “hairs” (technically called setae) on the body. True tarantulas in California have much bigger, “bristly” hairs that are black or reddish brown, while false tarantulas have a more velvety covering that is often silvery in color. Second, look a the spider’s size.

What kind of spiders live in the Pacific Northwest?

There are 24 confirmed types of spiders that reside in the Pacific Northwest. We bring you the most common nuisance spiders that tend to build their webs in human environments: The Common House Spider, the Western Black Widow, the Hobo Spider, and the Yellow Sac Spider.

What are the most common spiders in Oregon?

The giant house spider (Eratigena atrica) is the largest spider in Oregon. Adult females can reach a total leg span of up to 3 inches (75 mm). The giant house spider is the most common spider in and around homes in the Pacific Northwest.

Are there any poisonous spiders in the PNW?

While all spiders use venom to subdue their prey (hence, all spiders are “venomous”), the bites of most spiders are often only mildly irritating. Only three spiders of medical importance live in the PNW. The black widow spider commonly occurs in association with humans and presents a real danger of poisonous bites.

What to do about spiders in Washington State?

When it comes to residential pest control, spiders top many peoples’ list of pests to eradicate. Although these eight-legged creatures help keep other pest populations in check, their frightening appearance convinces many homeowners to call for Washington or Oregon pest control.