Wolf Spiders
What is a Wolf Spider?Unlike most spiders, wolf spiders do not use webbing to catch their next meal. Instead they use their keen eyesight and chase down their food using all eight legs. Their appearance may be alarming for some people; they are big, hairy and have way too many eyes.
What does a Wolf Spider look like?
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Are Wolf Spiders common in Modesto, California?
There are approximately 200 known species of spiders belonging to the Family Lycosidae in North America. The wolf spider is the most common spider that lives in America.
Wolf Spider Prevention
Wolf spiders are classified as an occasional invader when it comes to pest entering into your house, however this is not the case for many homeowners that live in Modesto California. These pest love to live in leaf, lawn litter, and grassy areas around homes. Pretty landscaping around your homes creates the perfect habit for spiders to live and feel protected in. Common spider sanctuaries include stones, firewood, landscape bedding, and your homes baseboards.