This state sees more brown recluse infestations than any other, and is no stranger to large brown recluse exterminations.

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 ...

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 ...

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: ...

The brown recluse spider, with its elusive nature and potent venom, has garnered a fearsome reputation across parts of the ...

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They’re venomous cannibals, hiding in our homes. With something like fifteen quadrillion spiders around, we can’t escape them ...

Spiders are some of the most diverse creatures on Earth. While they can be frightening, most of them are harmless and skittish. However, some spiders are dangerous — or deadly. Several species ...

Shattered glass and a broken door covered with police tape mark the entrance to the apartment where the reported suspect in Sweden’s worst mass shooting is believed to have lived as a recluse ...

Each season, female brown widow spiders lay several egg sacs, each with 120 to 150 eggs. The egg sacs are distinctive, with silky spikes projecting from the surface, much like a thistle.