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How to recognize spiders?
There are more than 600 species of spiders in Quebec (Paquin et al. 2010). Although they have a very beneficial role in nature, they sometimes invade the interior or exterior of homes. In addition to causing panic, they can sometimes inflict bites without posing a risk to human health. There are no spiders with a dangerous potential for humans in Quebec. However, cases of presence of black widows have already been listed near the American border as well as in other Quebec cities, notably in packaging of fruit or imported goods. If you think you have been bitten by a black widow, remain calm and seek medical attention immediately. poison Control Center .
How to get rid of spiders?
Spiders are attracted to and feed on harmful insects like caterpillars, bedbugs, aphids, earwigs, etc. In order to avoid the presence of spiders, it may be advantageous to:
- Caulk areas where they can enter.
- Catch and rehouse spiders outdoors.
- carry out cleaning to make the premises as clean as possible.
- Remove cobwebs.
- Lower the humidity of the premises.
- Sweep the backs of appliances frequently
Remember that the best way to get rid of spiders is to purchase specialized anti-spider products and not supermarket products.