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, ...

Brown recluse spiders are more common in Alabama than many think. Learn how to identify them, where they hide and what to do if you're bitten.

Many spiders are mistaken for the brown recluse, but few have toxic venom, and even fewer are a threat to humans.

Scientists document how a family in Kansas lived for years with more than 2,000 brown recluse spiders without suffering a ...

Any spider can disturb a quiet night or a piddly daytime chore around the house. But the words “brown recluse spider” can elicit an even higher level of anxiety and even fear. The brown recluse spider ...

WVLT sat down with a keeper at the zoo to learn just how these creepy crawlies play a key role in the ecosystem.

Spiders make their way into your home to find food. The first step to getting rid of spiders is to eliminate the bugs they're ...

Of the over 46,000 known spider species, only about 200 have venom potent enough to be of medical concern. This is assuming, of course, that an individual isn’t allergic to specific components of ...

Spotting a spider in your immediate vicinity can be a little intense, especially if you have a major fear of the creepy crawlers. And, when one shows up in your home, it can be downright freaky. With ...

A Kansas State University entomology specialist is talking about brown recluse infestations and how to treat them. K-State ...