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Most spiders are small, inconspicuous arthropods which are harmless to humans. Their beneficial role in keeping insect populations in check far outweighs the hazard posed by the few spiders that occasionally bite humans. Very few of the nearly 900 species of spiders in Texas can hurt people. Only two groups--recluse spiders and widow spiders-- are considered poisonous to humans.
Originally posted by: MS Dawn
Looks like a garden spider. Harmless! Leave her alone - she will catch and eat many bugs that you would not want around your house!
Originally posted by: mitaiwan82
it's too late I sprayed some insect killer on it already I'm ignorant with the insects
Originally posted by: Excelsior
http://www.cirrusimage.com/spider_argiope_aurantia.htm
Better link.
It is harmless, like MS Dawn said.
Also...
Most spiders are small, inconspicuous arthropods which are harmless to humans. Their beneficial role in keeping insect populations in check far outweighs the hazard posed by the few spiders that occasionally bite humans. Very few of the nearly 900 species of spiders in Texas can hurt people. Only two groups--recluse spiders and widow spiders-- are considered poisonous to humans.
http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/l-1787.html
Originally posted by: J3S73R
Originally posted by: Excelsior
http://www.cirrusimage.com/spider_argiope_aurantia.htm
Better link.
It is harmless, like MS Dawn said.
Also...
Most spiders are small, inconspicuous arthropods which are harmless to humans. Their beneficial role in keeping insect populations in check far outweighs the hazard posed by the few spiders that occasionally bite humans. Very few of the nearly 900 species of spiders in Texas can hurt people. Only two groups--recluse spiders and widow spiders-- are considered poisonous to humans.
http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/l-1787.html
Really? What about this sucker?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_wandering_spider
Very few of the nearly 900 species of spiders in Texas...
Originally posted by: mitaiwan82
Originally posted by: MS Dawn
Looks like a garden spider. Harmless! Leave her alone - she will catch and eat many bugs that you would not want around your house!
it's too late I sprayed some insect killer on it already I'm ignorant with the insects
Originally posted by: Excelsior
Originally posted by: mitaiwan82
Originally posted by: MS Dawn
Looks like a garden spider. Harmless! Leave her alone - she will catch and eat many bugs that you would not want around your house!
it's too late I sprayed some insect killer on it already I'm ignorant with the insects
Then why the hell did you bother asking us? :roll:
Originally posted by: Cooljt1
where did syringer go?