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Old 07-21-2009, 10:43 AM
 
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I've been reading throughout this forum regarding states with the least amount of spiders and creepy crawlies. Is it true that Wisconsin doesn't have a spider problem? Nothing dangerous except for your daddy long legs or tiny spiders. We were going to move down South but have read that they have some really bad bug problems down there.

My family is from Germany and I just don't remember seeing anything big enough to remember that would scare the buh-jesus out of us, like here in the states. I really need your help in answering this question. We want to move out of the northeast.

We would also like to receive suggestions on a great place to live in Wisconsin. A town or city with low crime-great schools-friendly people(not like people from the northeast) and naturally bug free, that we could provide a great quality of life to raise our family.

PLEASE DON'T POST ANY PICTURES OF SPIDERS OR BUGS, like we ran across on a few informative post. We couldn't continue reading the post and probably missed out on some valuable info. Thank you to all who might reply to our post.
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Old 07-21-2009, 10:13 PM
 
Location: Madison, WI
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Wisconsin is NOT bug free. It isn't as bug friendly as the south because we are covered in snow for 9 months out of the year , but we still have them and some, like the mosquitoes are quite numerous in the summer months.

Funny you would mention spiders as I've been seeing quite a few fairly large spiders around my house. I can't figure out what they are eating and why they are suddenly attracted to my house. This is nothing like the south, however, where children can ride on spiders like ponies.

What size community are you looking at? Are you looking to rent or own? Do you feel comfortable sharing your housing budget? I ask because it wouldn't be helpful to tell you, for example, how wonderful Middleton is and then find out you are looking for a home in the $150's as I doubt you would be able to find a home in that price range in that community.
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Old 07-22-2009, 07:27 AM
 
Location: WI
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there are more bugs down here in the south, due to mild winters, coastal areas, etc.
BUT we had plenty back in WI. Depending on the summer conditions ( draught or floods ) we could have spider problems ( though they were too small for the kids to ride ) but you can spray. Earwigs were common, but keep mulch away from the house and that helped. I can say though for some reason i had far more mosquitos back in Wi then I have so far down here, and we're 100 yds from the lake.
I'd say that you will find something to deal with anywhere. Whether it's pests, weather extremes, economy issues, etc..
And if you find that "perfect spot", then life in the plastic bubble must be wonderful ( JK )
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