This video is about the Asian Joro spiders invading the southeast United States.
They were first discovered in Madison County, Georgia, and are spreading out from there in all directions but especially south and west which is downwind.
Joro spiders and webs first become noticeable around July 4. They grow larger and more numerous through the growing season. By about Labor Day, small males appear in the webs and mating begins. By frost(about mid November) they disappear until next summer.
Joro spiders prefer opening edges for their webs, for the abundance of insect prey found there. Eaves and shrubs of houses are also prime Joro habitat.
It is important to kill Joros on your property because they are not native to our country and have no diseases or predators to keep their populations from exploding. We have killed over 2000 joro spiders on our 6.5-acre property in two growing seasons. This toll does not come close to eliminating them. Only control not elimination can be achieved.
A fly swatter or badminton racquet is the most practical tool for killing spiders low enough to reach. Even a light smack is enough to kill them.
For webs up to about eight feet, a broom works great.
Always remove the web or else other Joros will use it.
Ant and roach spray and hornet spray will also kill joro spiders.
The best defense for keeping joro spiders in check is a regular consistent routine of killing.
18 сен 2024
