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It may have been a warm and sunny summer , but there is no denying that the end of August is creeping up on us. The odd amber leaf is not the sole indicator that autumn is approaching fast - house spiders are another telltale sign . ‌

As evenings start to grow shorter, these eight-legged intruders begin hunting for cosy spots indoors. It is not merely your typical house spiders you need to be wary of. ‌

The noble false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis) is becoming more widespread in British households, with regions being placed on heightened alert. While bites are uncommon, they can trigger reactions comparable to a bee or wasp sting, including discomfort, inflammation and, occasionally, temperature spikes. ‌

Alan Reid, double-glazed windows specialist at Art Windo

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