Barn Spider

These are most often found in late summer and fall. They are night dwellers and their bites are not poisonous. Barn spiders are often yellow and brown in color.

Black & Yellow Argiope

Argiopes prefer warmth. They are non-venomous web weavers that do not attack large animals. They are active in both day and night and can be identified by the black and yellow markings on their abdomens.

brown recluse spider

These spiders are reddish or yellowish brown in color and have slender, long legs. They bite only when in close contact with the victim's skin. People get bites from the brown recluse when they're putting on clothes if a spider is resting on them. Bites typically become red and fade away but occasionally they can cause tissue loss and necrosis. These spiders are often referred to as fiddle-back spiders because of a violin shaped pattern on their dorsum. They prefer dark places and are often found on the ground floor.

round bodied cellar spider

As the name suggests, cellar spiders can be found in damp places like basements and cellars. They can be defined by their lanky legs, which are about half an inch long. They're usually tan or grey. They are known for infesting homes through reproduction but not for biting people.

southern black widow

These are venomous spiders. They are black in color and can be identified by a red hourglass shaped stamp on their abdomen. Southern Black Widows typically mate during spring and summer months. They like to inhabit barns, garages, sheds and basements.

two striped ground spider

These spiders hide during the day and hunt at night. They might be found in closets or cabinets. They usually get into homes through gaps in walls, doors and windows.

wolf spider

These spiders are common in the U.S. Their bites aren't deadly, but can be extremely painful and should be treated professionally. They are ground spiders who generally operate alone and are often found in open areas.