Spider Bite Symptoms, Treatments & More
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10. Preventing Spider Bites
To prevent spider bites, people should avoid areas likely to harbor spiders, such as basements, attics and woodpiles. They may also spray those areas with insecticides to discourage spiders and insects.
When engaging in outdoor activities, it’s best to cover most areas of the skin with clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, hats, gloves and long pants tucked into boots or shoes. Applying insect repellants is also helpful. Shaking out gardening gloves before putting them on can help dislodge spiders that may be hiding inside.1‘Spider Bites: Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16639-spider-bites.
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