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Domestic house spider

Tegenaria domestica

Do you need a pest-control professional?

No

Professional treatment is usually unnecessary. Possible response: Remove webs and inspect entry points as needed.

Potential harm

None

What to expect

Possible response: Remove webs and inspect entry points as needed. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.

Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.

Illustration: Domestic house spider (Tegenaria domestica), whole animal on a light background.
Tegenaria domestica (Domestic house spider)Based on a photo by: Erling Ólafsson, Náttúrufræðistofnun Íslands

About this species

This entry covers Domestic house spider (Tegenaria domestica). Typical location: Basements and storage. Potential harm: None. Possible response: Remove webs and inspect entry points as needed.

Facts

Latin name
Tegenaria domestica
English name
Domestic house spider
Preferred conditions
Basements and storage
Life cycle
Varies with conditions and life stage

Response and treatment

Remove webs and inspect entry points as needed

Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.

Do you have an unwelcome visitor?

Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.