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Brown house spiders #734641

Asked November 29, 2020, 9:08 PM EST

I just bought a condo in Hood River and so far, in less than three months, I’ve found FOUR of these guys in my house. My condo is a ground level with part of it under grade. But I’ve renovated the whole place and I don’t have any big gaps or anywhere where I would think they’re getting in. Looking for any info on how and/or why they keep showing up in my place. I’m ready to sell! It freaks me out.

Hood River County Oregon

Expert Response

It's a funnel weaver spider (the family Agelenidae). It's not possible to give a more definitive identification without viewing it under a microscope or good pictures of it's underside. However, based on your location and seeing them in your house, it may well be a giant house spider. They will live in secluded places in and around homes.

Here is some additional information on them: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates/spiders/giant-house-spider


An Ask Extension Expert Replied December 01, 2020, 1:06 AM EST

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