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The article discusses the discovery and proper management of Latrodectus geometricus also known as brown widow spider. Topics discussed include the belief that the species which was discovered by C. L. Koch in 1841 to be endemic in Africa, the observation of the specimens of the spider in the wild in Southern California, and the widespread distribution of brown widows in the U.S. through transportation by vehicles. INSET: SPIDER SILK.

The article offers informations regarding on the spiders found throughout the U.S. which requires control measures. It mentions the four spiders namely Brown Widow Spider, Latrodectus geometricus, Woodlouse Spider, Dysdera crocata, the Cellar Spider, Pholcus phalangiosides, and the Common House Spider, Parasteatoda tepidariorum. It mentions that this four species are harmless or are of minor medical concerns but occasionally requires control measures.

The article presents questions and answers related to pest management such as what to use when spraying the nests of hornets on a tree, how to manage brown widow spiders in a school bus, and live termites in a house.