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Show Thursday, September 14, 2006 The Gunnison Valley Gazette Page 4 How do I recognize the Hobo Spider and avoid its bite? Spider traps can be purchased at many home supply stores or can be made from a ,cardboard paper towel tube and sticky adhesive. Traps provide monitoring information and control. The hobo spider is a member Avoiding risk involves awareof the funnel-web spider family. It ness and elimination of situations has long legs and runs quickly. Hobo w[iere hobo spiders are likely to be spiders can be found outdoors year encountered. Indoor sites such as the round, but adults are most commonly basement floor, furniture and bedding found indoors July through Septemthat tbuch the floor and undisturbed ber when males wander in search of areas with funnel webs are likely placfemale mates. Females tend to stay in es to encounter hobo spiders. When their funnel-shaped webs in protected working outdoors, protective clothing comers and behind furniture. Beshould be worn when in potential habcause of this, most bites are inflicted itats such as wood piles, tall vegetaby males and occur from July through tion and storage areas. September. The hobo spider bite has Chemical insecticides can prothe ability to cause serious injury to vide some control, but generally are humans. All spiders inject poison into not effective without the use of other their prey to kill and preserve it, but control measures. Insecticide formuonly a few spiders in North America lations that are applied dry and those are prone to bite humans. that form a suspension (rather than a The symptoms of hobo spider solution) are more effective against bites vary with their life stage. Bites spiders since the active ingredient from males in July to September usuremains on the surface rather than cooperative/uppdl for information on ally result in lesions and systemic soaking into it. Recommended insample submission. spread, but without serious illness. A combination approach to spi- secticides labeled for indoor spider Extensive injection of poison by control include four types of formulader control in the home is generally males may result in more serious effects, such as blood and organ dam- more effective than relying on a single tions: dusts (bendiocarb, boric acid, cyfluthrin, diatomaceous earth and method. Habitat modification, excluage. Bites by females, usually in late sion, trapping, avoidance ofriskand. pyrethrins); wettable powders (cyfluOctober to December, tend to cause thrin, cyhalothrin, cypermethrin and chemical control are effective control less injury — generally a well-defined esfenvalerate); flowable concentrates options. Consider these tips: reddened area with a white pinpoint (bifenthrin and carbaryl); and microblister. Bites by immatures occur Habitat modification includes encapsulated suspensions (cyfluthrin rarely, from November to May, but cleaning frequently behind furniture, and pyrethrins). Most of these prodtend to be the most serious. Extenalong baseboards, in comers behind sive lesions, severe systemic effects doors and in other undisturbed areas. ucts are restricted to use by commercial applicators. Always carefully read and blood disorders or internal organ Hobo spiders are more common in and follow the label before using. damage may occur. basements and on the first floor, as The hobo spider is not aggresThe adult hobo spider can be they do not climb smooth surfaces and prefer to move downward. Vacusive, and most bites occur when the recognized by its quick movement um cleaner bags can be frozen to kill spider is trapped in clothing or bed(average speed of 17 inches per spiders before disposing. Outdoors, ding. Understanding the spider's second), distinctive chevron-like patremove debris, including wood piles, behavior and habitat preferences is tern of lighter markings on a gray and prune overgrown vegetation away helpful in preventing bites. For more background on its hind body region from the foundation. Fill large cracks information on hobo spider recogniand long legs without dark alternating or cavities with mortar or cement. tion and control in Utah, see the Hobo bands (leg banding occurs in other Spider Fact Sheet No. 86, by Alan similar-looking spiders). The definiExclusion methods include inRoe, Insect Diagnostician, on the tive characteristic of the hobo spider stalling effective under-door seals, USU Extension web site: http://extenthat must be viewed with the aid of repairing window screens and sealing sion.usu.edu/insect/fs/hobospid.htrn. a microscope are the number and all cracks that may allow spider entry. by. DIANE ALSTON Utah State University Extension Entomologist position of teeth on its jaw. The hobo spider resembles other members of the funnel-web spider family that are harmless or cause minor bite reactions (e.g., grass and domestic house spiders). For this reason, identification of suspected hobo spiders should be confirmed by an entomologist or other trained person. Utah State University county Extension offices around the state and the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab (UPPDL) on the USU campus in Logan provide spider identification assistance. Go to the Web site at http://extension.usu.edu/ UtahState Fishing with Kirby Living the Outdoor Lifestyle By CRAIG PAYNE ourtesy Photo Kirby Gates and his giant brook trout. Have you noticed the cooler temperatures? In my opinion, September is the best monlh of trie year. It's the month in which I married my lovely bride, Kern. To me, September means warm days, followed by cooler nights. Perfect for sleeping. Garden fresh tomatoes and com on the cob are just a couple more benefits of fall. In the mountains, the leaves are changing colors and this time of year it doesn't take much prompting to get me headed for the hills. Whether it's an overnight campout or a leisurely drive along aTnountain road, makes no difference to me. Another benefit of falls cooler temperatures is that the fishing really starts heating up. Fish that have been living in deeper, cooler waters all summer seem to venture towards the surface more readily this time of year. Making it possible for anglers to fill their stringers. One such angler is Kirby Gates. If you know Kirby, it doesn't take long to realize that he is the kind of person that everyone loves to be around. Kirov's warm smile and pleasant personality draws people like bees to honey. Kirby is the kind of guy that can not only share a hunting or fishing story with you, but he will listen to your story as well. Lots of people are good story tellers, but good listeners are few and far between. Kirby Gates excels at both. Kirby is always willing to help out in any situation, but try as I might, I have been having the hardest time convincing him to share some of his fishing stories with us. You see, it seems like every time Kirby and his family goes fishing, they bring home more than their share of real lunkers. Like the time just recently when Kirby, Donnie and Dustin headed to their secret spot on the Boulder Mountain. Upon their return, word leaked out that Kirby had landed another monster. This time it turned out to be a five and one half 528-5001 Hwy 89 Northeast of cunnison Open Monday - Saturday JATTESWHITE The First word and Last Name in Log Homes! Think Satterwhite for Log Homes, Rough Lumber, Timbers, Animal Bedding and Firewood Attention all Boy Scout leaders and Stake Young Men's Reps'!! Here is new Info about Fall Camporee. It is up Mayfield Canyon, past where we usually have Spring Camporee. NO DRIVING to camp-site. NO CAMP STOVES. This is a Wilderness Survival Camp. 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He completed his internship and residency at the University of Nevada. Dr. Wallentine completed his fellowship at the University of Kansas in Oncology/Hematology. Central Utah Clinic Western Family Frozen 24 oz. Country Style CONNECTION The Scouting News! Kirby and his wife Angie, along with their children J.D., Stetson and Flecia love to spend time at their family cabin near Fishlake, fishing for giant Lake TrouL But that is another story, for another time. If you see Kirby around town or on the mountain, take a minute to visit awhile. You will be glad you did. Living the outdoor Lifestyle is Sponsored by: UNIVERSITY EXTENSION pound Brooke trout. Now any Brooke trout is a good one, but a five and a half pound Brooke is huge. Even though Kirby was reluctant to reveal his secret spot, he was more than willing to share his techniques and choice of bait with me. For Brooke trout, Kirby prefers to work a jig clpse to the shore line, in about knee deep water. 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