09/24/2026
Bug of the Week: The Brown Widow
The Brown Widow: is a fascinating spider that can sometimes be found around homes and buildings. While they’re not aggressive, it’s still best to give them some space!
Where they live: Brown widows often build their webs in sheltered areas such as garages, sheds, woodpiles, outdoor furniture, and underneath eaves or other protected spots.
Habits: They are most active at night and use messy, three-dimensional webs to catch insects. They typically stay hidden during the day.
🏠**Signs you might have them around your home:**
Messy, tangled webs in sheltered areas
Small, spiky egg sacs attached near the web
Spiders hiding in dark, protected areas around your home
Fun Fact: Brown widows are usually identified by their orange or yellowish hourglass marking and distinctive spiky egg sacs.
If you find spiders around your home and aren’t sure what you’re dealing with, Leupitz Pest Control can help identify the problem and keep unwanted pests under control!