BROWN RECLUSE SPIDERS
Brown Recluse Spiders
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Understanding Brown Recluse Spiders
Brown Recluse Spiders are a common concern due to their venomous bite. Knowing their characteristics and habits is crucial for effective control.
Unique Eye Arrangement
Brown Spiders have 6 eyes, arranged as 3 pairs in an arc across the front. Most spiders have 8 eyes, and no other groups have the eyes placed in the same pattern as the Brown Recluse spiders.
Distinctive “Violin” Mark
The name “violin” or “fiddleback” comes from the dark violin-shaped pattern on the top of these spiders, and it often is very distinct.
Identifying Features
Recognizing these key physical characteristics is essential for proper identification and effective treatment.
The Danger of Brown Recluse Spider Bites
Brown recluse spiders possess a unique type of venom that can cause severe reactions in humans.
Digestive Venom
Their kind of venom is essentially a digestive venom, and once injected into a human it remains in the area of the bite for a very long time, killing and digesting the cells in that area.
Ulcerating Sores
The result can be an open, ulcerating sore that cannot seem to heal, opening the pathway for an infection that could spread to other parts of the body.
Where Brown Recluse Spiders Live & Hunt
Understanding their habits is key to identifying potential hiding spots and preventing bites.
Web Building & Shelter
Recluse spiders build irregular webs that frequently include a shelter consisting of disorderly threads.
- Often found in undisturbed, dry areas.
- Favor woodpiles, sheds, closets, beds, garages, and cellars.
- Prefer cardboard, possibly mimicking natural rotting tree bark.
Common Hiding Spots & Activity
They are often encountered in everyday household items and can be active hunters at night.
- Found in shoes, inside dressers, bed sheets of infrequently used beds, and clothing piles.
- Behind baseboards and pictures, and near sources of warmth during colder temperatures.
- Leave their webs at night to hunt; males move more when hunting, females stay near webs.
Professional Spider Elimination
Our proven 4-step process ensures complete elimination and long-term prevention for brown recluse spiders.
Inspection
Thorough examination to identify spider activity, hiding spots, and potential entry points specific to brown recluse.
Custom Plan
Develop a targeted treatment strategy based on brown recluse habits and your property’s unique conditions.
Treatment
Apply professional-grade products and techniques to eliminate existing brown recluse spiders safely and effectively.
Prevention
Ongoing monitoring and maintenance to prevent re-infestation, including sealing entry points and advising on habitat reduction.
Keep Recluse Spiders Away
Simple steps to reduce brown recluse spider attraction and prevent future encounters.
Reduce Clutter
Eliminate cardboard boxes, woodpiles, and other potential shelters where recluse spiders thrive.
Seal Entry Points
Caulk cracks and crevices in foundations and walls and ensure tight-fitting screens on windows and doors to prevent entry.
Check Belongings
Shake out shoes, clothing, and bed sheets before use, especially items stored in undisturbed areas.
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