As temperatures begin to drop, pest pressure remains and spiders are no exception. Because virtually all spiders are predators, an effective control strategy must focus on both direct spider control and the management of their prey. As fall progresses, insect populations (a spider’s food source) are peaking but will begin to decline in many markets. […]
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