Lighter colors appear to increase spider problems, whereas the insect prey are less attracted to red and black finishes. It resists breakdown even in harsh environmental conditions and has practically no odor. The chemical is released slowly and steadily over time regardless of heat, moisture or surface texture. Most spiders have eight eyes, some only six and several have fewer or none. The tip of the abdomen has silk spinning glands.
Males are usually smaller than females.
Life Cycle and Habits Spiders lay eggs within a silken egg sac that is often ball-shaped and either hidden in the web or carried by the female. Spiders may produce several egg sacs, each containing several hundred eggs. One female may produce as many as 3,000 eggs in a series of several sacs over a period of time. Most spiders live either one to two seasons. Some spiders may overwinter as eggs, spiderlings in the egg sac, immature spiders living outside the egg sac, or as adults.