House spiders weave large, intricate webs made out of silk that serve as nesting and feeding sites.

Webs often can be spotted inside homes in ceiling corners, around windows, beneath light fixtures and so forth.

House spiders eat insects they capture in their webs. Once prey has been captured, house spiders liquefy the trapped insect(s) using its saliva before consuming it.

No, they're more of a nuisance pest and an indication that you have other pests in your home. Although house spiders have venom glands, their venom is not harmful to people.

House spiders make their way into homes and businesses using gaps, cracks, and openings on the exterior of the structure. Once indoors, they'll stick around and build webs if there's insects to prey on including flies and mosquitoes.

If your home is overrun with spiders, reach out to a pest control professional to properly identify the species of spider.