Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

While their bites are somewhat rare, they may require medical attention.

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 ...

Even in Alabama, where spiders are common, the brown recluse has distinguishing features if you know what to look for. Roughly the size of a quarter, these spiders range in color from light tan to ...

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 ...

Brown recluse spiders are not to be messed with, but there are ways to keep them from invading your home or yard. Here's what to do if you find one.

Come across a spider nest while spring cleaning? Most are good neighbors. Quiet. Free pest control. Brown recluses, however, are best appreciated at a distance. They're venomous, and they bite. Brown ...

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 ...