Spiders
Beneficial Critter

Spiders

Common species

Wolf, crab, jumping

Why they're helpful

Spiders help capture and rid of insect pests in the garden.

Identification

Spiders are eight legged arachnids of various sizes.

How to attract

To attract spiders avoud using insecticides, and add a mulch layer. Some weeds grown near taller plants can also be benficial in attracting spiders.

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