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

Brown recluse spider Brown recluses are less common in North Carolina and, like stowaways, crawl into trucks and packages to get across state lines, Orkin said on its website.

Although there have been isolated cases of the brown recluse spider popping up in nearby states such as Florida or North Carolina, these are considered outside of the brown recluse's established ...

Brown recluse spiders are active from spring to fall, seeking cooler areas like attics and basements, and homeowners can ...

Brown recluse The brown recluse spider, or loxosceles reclusa, can be identified by a fiddle-shaped pattern on its head region directly behind the eyes, according to the NC Poison Control Center.

Summer means that pests, like humans, are seeking a cool environment, potentially in your home. While some may be no more ...

The bite of a brown recluse spider contains a rare toxin that can destroy skin tissue. Most cases are mild, but first aid is important. Learn more here.

Brown recluse spiders are one of two harmful spiders that live in the U.S. Find out what might happen if you’re bitten and how to treat the wound.

While most species of spider in America are completely harmless to humans, the brown recluse spider can pose a serious danger if you're bitten by one.

Brown recluse spider Brown recluses are less common in North Carolina and, like stowaways, crawl into trucks and packages to get across state lines, Orkin said on its website.

If you see a brown recluse spider, the best thing to do is to leave it alone, Whitworth said. However, if you are seeing many brown recluse spiders and believe it is a persistent problem, he ...