Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Editor’s note: This is a reprint of a Wichita Eagle article first published in 2022. You could be seeing one of two venomous ...

You reach into a pair of boots you haven't worn since last winter, and out scurries a small, brown spider. Was that just a harmless house spider or something more dangerous? While most spiders you'll ...

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 ...

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, ...

A brown recluse encounter can unfold in seconds, often in places where people feel safest. The video breaks down how these ...

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 ...

Brown recluse spiders are present in Louisiana, and these spiders have necrotic venom and bites sometimes require medical attention. Brown recluses can be characterized by a distinct dark brown, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS – Residents may have noticed an ...

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 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 country, ...