Pest guide
Giant house spider
Eratigena atrica
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. 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 Giant house spider (Eratigena atrica). Typical location: Sheds and basements. Potential harm: None. Possible response: Remove webs and inspect entry points as needed.
Facts
- Latin name
- Eratigena atrica
- English name
- Giant house spider
- Preferred conditions
- Sheds and basements
- 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.