Cellar Spiders

The cellar spider is also referred to as “daddy long-legs.” This Pholcid spider is easily removed by chemical means, as they move their egg sacks with their mouth and if you treat egg sacks they will ingest poison. These spiders hang upside down preying on insects and spiders in garages, cellars, and other buildings. Legend says the cellar spider has the deadliest venom amongst all spiders, this is a myth. Cellar spiders’ fangs lack the length to puncture the thickness of normal human skin, and even if they could, their venom would be little more than an annoyance.

Cellar Spider Habits

Contrary to popular belief, cellar spiders, aka daddy long-legs, and Harvestmen are not poisonous to humans and lack the ability to even puncture human skin due to how short their fangs are.

Cellar Spider Control Solutions

Often, professional pest control is the most effective way to help eliminate daddy long-legs spiders. When you contact PURCOR, we’ll send out one of our service specialists to perform an inspection of your home or business before setting you up with a regular pest control and prevention program. Request your spider control quote today!