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

VUMC reports that while the usual signs of a brown recluse spider bite are painful, blistering skin lesions, these bites ...

Fortunately, North Carolina only has two spiders out of the hundreds of species on the NC Parks Services list that pose a serious threat to people: the brown recluse and black widow.

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.

There are many spiders in North & South Carolina, but only two are dangerous: the black widow and the brown recluse. How to spot them, where they hang out and more.

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.

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

Georgia-based singer Gabe Lustman spent five days in the hospital and nearly lost his leg due to a brown recluse spider bite. Here's what to know about symptoms and treatments.

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.