Pest guide
Cross spider
Araneus diadematus
- 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.
About this species
This entry covers Cross spider (Araneus diadematus). Typical location: Sheltered places. Potential harm: None. Possible response: Remove webs and inspect entry points as needed.
Facts
- Latin name
- Araneus diadematus
- English name
- Cross spider
- Preferred conditions
- Sheltered places
- Life cycle
- Young spiders overwinter in a silk nest and disperse in spring
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.