The Infestation, an Update

I had sent an email to a friend explaining the spider situation I was having at my new house. I've included an excerpt, as it is much easier to cut and paste than to re-type. I thought things had managed to settle down, as I hadn't seen any spiders in my bedroom in at least 3 weeks. That was until yesterday. I found a new variety, but one which I am familar with. I'm not as afraid of this kind, so I smushed it into oblivion. My mother would be proud.

I will keep you posted as this situation develops--whether you want it or not.



“So, our new house is infested with spiders. I've seen 7 in the past 3 days. Two of those managed to get in my car, which caused all sorts of dramatics when they were discovered as I went to get in my car after working on Friday night. One was just chillin’ on the seat. I almost sat on it. Seriously, I screamed like a little girl, dropped my bag and ran from my car. My co-workers laughed at me once they realized I wasn't being attacked by a man with a hook. -Also, if you’re searching for rogue spiders hiding in a car lined with synthetic material, I suggest not using a lighter.

The other I discovered crawling across my windshield—ahem, on the INSIDE--as I was driving down the expressway at 65 miles an hour at midnight. I trapped it in an empty soda cup, which I then held out the window for the remainder of my drive home.

So, again, just for clarification--driving down the expressway at midnight, doing 65-70 mph, and I’m searching for something to trap this bitch and keep my eyes on it and the road, found empty soda cup, felt all MacGyver and shit, then realized I have a Very Pissed-off Spider that may or may not have drowned in the centimeter of possibly rancid liquid at the bottom of the cup. Oh yah, it was special.

I did some research today and found out they are Yellow Sac Spiders (Yeah, I know, the name kind of takes away some of the menace for me, as it sounds a little bit like a spider porn name). They are fairly common and have been known to bite, but rarely. Those bites occurring mostly when the spiders crawl into clothing and people get dressed. Guess who's going to shake the shit out of everything from now on? Yeah, you got it. Also, it might be overkill to shake the dishtowels, but I’m taking no chances.

I do, however, believe we have an agreement (me and said Yellow Sac Spiders). I will not kill them if they do not attempt to bite me. This has been working so far.”




Creepy looking sucker, isn't it?