Nobody wants to find a brown recluse spider in their yard, garden, or house. Sadly, there's something you're doing that is ...

It might not reflect well on us that a spider as aptly named as the brown recluse is so misunderstood. While many people know the truth about the brown recluse — that it is not aggressive, but a “shy, ...

If you suspect you’ve been bitten by a recluse and the area becomes increasingly red, swollen, blistered, or painful over ...

Spiders are beneficial to the environment. Fear of these insects is common, but—believe it or not—most spiders cannot hurt humans. However, the brown recluse spider is a dangerous exception. The ...

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 which are in ...

Most bites from brown recluse spiders occur between March and October, according to the University of Tennessee Extension Service. They are commonly found in dry, dark and undisturbed areas within the ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The heat can bring out lots of critters this time of year, but there is one, in particular, that may be hiding out in places you cannot see. It’s the brown recluse, and it’s ...

While brown recluse spiders don't particularly exhibit aggression unprompted, their bites can cause serious reactions, like red, irritated skin and painful ulcers that take weeks to heal. That's ...

The brown recluse typically lives up to its name: The spider is quiet, shy, and really just wants to be left alone. Nonetheless, it gets blamed for thousands of gruesome bites each year. That’s unfair ...

That's the general consensus among arachnologists about spiders in British Columbia. Even the most dangerous local spider ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The summer months are upon us, and with that comes bugs finding their way into homes. An added level of moisture in the past month has contributed to an increase in insects. One ...

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