Many people notice more spider webs around their homes in the fall. Spiders build where they can find food, and outdoor lights draw moths, mosquitoes, flies and other insects. Eaves, covered porches, landscaping and spots sheltered from wind and rain also make good places for webs.
Homes near Lake Livingston and other wooded areas of Southeast Texas tend to have more insects, and so more spiders. Docks, boathouses, porches, water and trees all support insect life. Spiders in these areas often help control other insects. Spiders also grow larger over the year, which makes them easier to see by fall, and warm weather can keep insects active into the season.
Nearly all spiders have venom, but the story says only two types found in Texas are generally considered medically significant to people: black widows and brown recluses.