Britain set for invasion of False Widows
Britain is facing an invasion of False Widows following the warm weather and dipping temperatures dipping over the next few weeks could see the most venomous spider in the UK come indoors.
Experts warn that False Widows prefer suburban areas and their bites are as painful as a bee sting.
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Their population has soared into the millions in recent years and is believed to be growing.
Clive Boase, of the Pest Management Consultancy, told the Liverpool Echo: "We've had a reasonably warm year with very few cold snaps and no particularly extended periods of either dry or wet weather.
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"That has led to more invertebrates, such as flies, to feed on and means False Widows, as well as many other species of spiders, have been able to continue their development throughout the summer."
False Widows originate from the Canary Islands and can grow up to 3cm across.
Last month it was reported that the wet spring and balmy summer has boosted the size and numbers of Giant House Spider as they've had lots of juicy insects to feed on.
Dr Claire Rind, a neurobiologist from Newcastle University, says a simple way to keep them at bay is by dusting.
She said: "Males sometimes sample the silk that females leave behind, tasting it to see if it is from the same species, and if it is following them - so it's a good reason to dust."
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