House Spider
Description:
The house spider varies widely in color. The female's abdomen is more round, while the male's abdomen is elongated. The house spider ranges from 3/16 to 5/16" in size.
Prevention:
Make sure the structure is properly screened and sealed to reduce entry. Also, changing the lighting near entrances to yellow bulbs may be of some help in reducing attractiveness. A thorough household cleaning should be done twice each year.