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, ...

Editor’s note: This is a reprint of a Wichita Eagle article first published in 2022. You could be seeing one of two venomous spiders native to Kansas more often in your living space as it gets warmer ...

Brown recluse spiders are one of the most venomous spiders in the U.S., but you don't need to fear them if you can make this ...

Brown recluse spiders (aka fiddleback spiders) are fairly easy to identify with their dark, violin-shaped marking that is found behind their eyes. They like quiet, undisturbed places such as basements ...

Brown recluse spiders call Georgia home. Here are steps you can take to reduce their presence indoors and what to do if you are bitten.

Brown recluses are small spiders known for venom that can cause swelling, blistering and a fever in humans. If you’re unsure if you have any in your Kansas home, Kansas State University entomology ...

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 ...

COLUMBIA - Brown Recluse spiders recently invaded a home in Marble Hill, Mo., and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MoDOC) reports you can find them statewide. According to the MoDOC, "recluse" ...

Diane Wood laughs when she thinks about brown recluses or black widow spiders jumping at people and biting them. "It only takes one person to get bitten and then everybody becomes afraid," said Wood, ...

Rattlesnakes and black widows are venomous and live in Redding, California. These animals usually only bite in self-defense or to protect their young. If bitten, seek immediate medical attention.