![]() The Cellar Spider’s most distinguishing traits are their very thin legs (1.75 to almost 2 inches long) that are much longer than its body (0.25 inches long).Cellar Spiders are a light yellowish to light brown or gray colored while Harvestmen have a more reddish hue.A big difference between Cellar Spiders and Harvestmen are that Harvestmen do not possess the typical spider abilities of spinning webs nor do they produce silk.Harvestmen/”true” Daddy Long Legs have one body segment, 2 eyes, eight legs. Cellar Spiders have 2 basic body segments (cephalothorax and abdomen), 8 legs, and 8 eyes. ![]() You can also compare the Cellar Spider to a Daddy Long Legs with the image above. The traits below can help you tell the difference between a Cellar Spider Daddy Long Legs and a Harvestman Daddy Long Legs. Our pest control experts have compiled step-by-step instructions using our top recommended products to help you get rid of Cellar Spiders yourself.ĥ.3 Preventing Cellar Spider Reinfestation Identificationīefore you can proceed with a treatment program, it is important to correctly identify the pest you are dealing with and confirm whether they are a Cellar Spider or not.īecause Cellar Spiders and Harvestmen look so similar, it may be hard to tell them apart. If you have an issue with Cellar Spiders on your property, this guide can help. Cellar Spiders are so common in homes and other buildings that, in parts of the U.S., they are as common as a house fly. An important distinction is that the Harvestman, while being an arachnid, is not a true spider where a Cellar Spider is.Ĭellar Spiders aka Daddy Long Legs gather in large numbers in dark, secluded areas like cellars, basements, garages, and storage areas. Where it might get confusing is that the Cellar Spider’s nickname “Daddy Long Legs” also refers to a similar-looking long-legged arachnid called Harvestmen. This spider earned its descriptive (yet unoriginal) nickname due to their very long and thin legs. Cellar Spider Control: How To Get Rid of Cellar Spiders (Daddy Long Legs)Ī spider species known to frequently infest homes is the Cellar Spider, also commonly called Daddy Long Legs.
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