Guide to the United States 4 Deadliest Insects

Although there are not many deadly insects in North America there are a few that can have fatal effects on humans. Of the 4 deadliest insects found in the United States, two of them are spiders and the others are bees and scorpions. These possibly deadly insects are found in tropical, arid climates in the southern and western United States. Most dangerous insects found in the US are located in southern Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, southern California, and Colorado. Although deadly insect species are mainly found in these states they can also be seen in Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Kansas, and Tennessee. Learn some facts about the Black Widow and Tarantula Spiders, the striped Scorpion, and Africanized Bees so you can keep yourself safe in warmer climates. Here are some tips on symptoms and treatments of stings and bites and what to do in case of an emergency.

Black Widow Spider - Latrodectus Mactans
The black widow spider is considered North America's most venomous spider. The female adult Black Widow is the one you have to worry about and she can be identified by a red hourglass on her underside. Juveniles are relatively harmless and tend to be an orange/brown in color. Adult female Black Widow spiders are no more than 1.5 inches in length have a slender body with an elongated abdomen and slender legs. Adult Black Widow spiders are normally shiny and tend to be dark grey to black in color. Although this spider is typically found in the southern and western parts of the United States it has also been located as far north as Canada.

The Black Widow spider builds its home close to the ground in dark, secluded areas. This spider is solitary and lives most of it's life alone and is also known to shy away from animals and humans. The black widow spider can be found just about anywhere including basements, garages, sheds, under rocks and woodpiles, or in any other dark and quiet place close to the ground. Normally this spider is not found indoors unless it is cold outside. The black widow is not aggressive but when feeling threatened, stepped on, or pushed against it will bite and release venom into the victim.