[stlnative]

Both times I was bit. I never saw the spider or felt it. I only felt it after it became inflamed and grew larger. Again I live in the country... they are everywhere! We have a thick wooded are right behind the house and corn fields all around us. Pets can also be bitten, they have some pet case on the website link I posted above. I see hundreds of them every year some in my house at times and other outside. As soon as you clear them out more move back in the house or around your home. I have many gardens on my 5 acres of land also. You can keep your dwelling spotless and still get them inside your home they are small spiders that do not normally come out in the open. You usually find them hiding or right after you have sprayed.

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[Ronaldus Magnus]

I see hundreds of them every year some in my house at times and other outside.

Pardon my asking, but which state do you live in?

[knuthom]

Pets can also be bitten

My beagle was bitten. The vet had to anesthetize her and cut out the dead tissue. It healed okay, but she has a bald spot on her leg where no hair will grow.

I also know of a pregnant woman who was bitten and lost her baby as a result. Another thing for pregnant women to worry about.

As for the shock therapy, might the dog shock collar work? Would that be strong enough if applied directly to the bite?

[ninenot]

In SE Wisconsin, I have been quite successful in using crystallized bug repellent (Diazinon) sprinkled around the foundation of the house, once a year, in June.

A few bugs are in the house now and then, but no spider infestations, no ants, and only a few centipedes who have 'squatters' rights' as their great-great-great-great-grandparents were in the house before we bought it.

[bluewater bird]

We have them in Florida, too. Have been bitten several times and never saw or felt a spider. It takes antibiotics to get rid of it.