Keen Eyesight

• Wolf spiders can be problematic due to their excellent eyesight. They have eight eyes total, two large and six small. The spiders rely on their eyesight to hunt their prey, rather than using a web. The eyesight of the wolf spider makes catching the spider a difficult task. Wolf spiders are not aggressive, if they see a human coming close, they make a quick retreat.
  
  

Speed

• The wolf spider's long legs contribute to his speed. The spiders can travel up to two feet per second. Speed paired with good eyesight make the spider more difficult to catch and kill or release. Wolf spiders are most active, and out of hiding in the evening when they hunt their prey. Sticky traps may be used to catch wolf spiders that have made their way indoors. Place the traps along the baseboards near the windows and doors of basements, garages and entryways.
  
  

Hunting Habits

• The wolf spider's aggressive hunting habits can make them more problematic. Although wolf spiders are generally shy around humans, a finger or toe may be mistaken for prey. Wolf spiders will lunge or jump on a suspected food source and inflict a painful bite. These spiders are not poisonous, but you can expect pain, burning and swelling. A bite should be washed with warm soap and water and left without a bandage. Ice should be applied to the wound for 10 minutes at a time to reduce swelling. A doctor should be consulted, especially if the victim is elderly or a young child.
  
  

Reproduction

• Wolf spiders do not spin webs for catching insects or for laying their egg sac. The female wolf spider attaches her egg sack under her belly and carries it with her wherever she travels. This method of hatching young can be problematic because it makes getting rid of egg sacs a more difficult task. Once the eggs hatch, the baby spiders hold onto their mother's back for up to a week before leaving her protection.