Omaha's Creepy Crawlies

It’s a Bad Summer for Spiders

We have spiders in Omaha – lots of them. The place isn’t exactly crawling with them but they are worse this summer. The news says it’s probably because of the mild winter and really warm summer we’ve had.

Spiders in Omaha

Wolf spiders are pretty common in Omaha. They’re big but beneficial. They don’t build webs; instead, they go out and hunt insects. They love crickets.
Brown recluses are the ones really growing around here. They are not aggressive but do have a nasty bite. It’s rarely fatal but does cause big red spots at bite area.
Black widows can also be found around here. Like the brown recluse, the black widow’s bite is rarely fatal but does cause nasty sores.

Dealing with Spiders

Spiders are really creepy and you don’t want them around. I can relate. Here are some steps for controlling them:

• Get rid of other insects. Don’t just kill them. Get rid of them because the brown recluse favors dead insects.
• Vacuum the corners of the house.
• Reduce the clutter in the house.
• Use glue traps with bait.
• Remove litter around the house, inside and outside.
• Repair holes in the screens.

A Little More Information

You can check out the Brown Recluse Spider site. It covers all kinds of spiders, not just brown recluses.