Britain’s most venomous spider set to invade London homes

He warns that conservatories and toilet blocks, window frames, porches, lofts and garages are the places to check for spiders this autumn.

The pics come amid warnings that this year’s mild climate could lead to a “bumper season” for the false widow spider.

Homes in eastern England could be crawling with Britain’s most venomous spiders over the next few months. They first settled in areas around Britain’s south coast, including Hampshire, Dorset, and Devon, and over the past three decades, their population has expanded considerably in different parts of Britain. As the weather gets chillier, the spiders are expected to migrate indoors.

Boase said that the sightings of the arachnids typically peak starting September when males of many species become adults and venture into homes to search for a mate but there could be more of these than normal over the next two months.

Black false widow spiders are less harmful to humans than actual black widows, but their bite can still be extremely painful.

In recent years, the population of the false widow spider in the United Kingdom has increased dramatically, and now stands in the millions. In general, these creatures are not seen in open, but sometimes can creep into curtains or possibly clothing that is left on the floor.

According to The Mirror, a young woman was seconds from death as she spotted a False Widow spider in her home shortly before noticing a “small red mark on the inside of her leg”.

Reports of false widow bites in the United Kingdom remain rare.

The spiders are very shy, and will only use their bite in self-defence if they feel threatened.

Rob Simpson, manager of pest controllers register, Basis Prompt, revealed how the gruesome creepy crawlies could be kept at bay.

Homeowners or businesses keen to rid themselves of a spider infestation are advised to seek professional advice. “And all members are issued with identity cards, so there can be no doubt they are who they say they are”.