As their name implies, brown recluse spiders are reclusive — Whitworth describes them as shy — and often go unnoticed as they ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Vanderbilt University Medical Center is warning the public of medical complications from brown recluse spider bites, particularly in children. VUMC reports that while the ...

Jeff Williams, with Integrity Pest Control, said there are simple steps homeowners can take to keep them out of houses, ...

Here’s how to identify the brown recluse, along with another common Kansas spider species.

The last thing anyone wants to hear is the word “brown recluse infestation.” And while the brown recluse does not occupy much of the U.S., they are quite widespread in the lower half of the ...

The venomous brown recluse spider, whose bite can cause reactions ranging from minor irritation to flesh-killing necrosis and even death, may be finding in Michigan a more comfortable home than ...

The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of ...

· Clean up around your home’s foundation. Remove firewood, bricks, boards, tarps, or vegetation up against the house, which shelters insects that provide food for spiders, says Gray. Make sure to wear ...

You can spot a brown recluse spider by its tan color and the trademark violin-shaped patch behind its eyes. The black widow is known for its dark-colored body with a red hourglass shape on its belly.

An Edmond mother is fearful about staying in her apartment because she said it’s invaded with brown recluse spiders.

· Keep them out in the first place by sealing up entry points. Check for holes in screens and gaps in weather stripping around doors and windows. Replace worn door sweeps, and the brushy piece on the ...