Small brown recluse spider climbing a wall (Getty Images) Brown recluse captured in bucket with small rock (Getty Images) Many species of recluse spiders call NC home, but only the brown recluse ...

VUMC reports that while the usual signs of a brown recluse spider bite are painful, blistering skin lesions, these bites ...

Brown recluse spider. Brown recluses are less common in North Carolina and, like stowaways, crawl into trucks and packages to get across state lines, Orkin said on its website. Known for the ...

Jeff Williams, with Integrity Pest Control, said there are simple steps homeowners can take to keep them out of houses, ...

Brown recluse spiders are active from spring to fall, seeking cooler areas like attics and basements, and homeowners can ...

The brown recluse has 6 eyes in pairs with a space separating the pairs, while most spiders have 8 eyes in two rows of four. Josh Shaffer: 919-829-4818, @joshshaffer08 This story was originally ...

Brown recluse spiders have a dark, violin-shaped patch just behind their heads. This mark can be hard to see, so it’s easy to mistake a different kind of brown spider for a brown recluse.

It’s hard to think of a critter that inspires as much hyperbolic hysteria as the brown recluse spider. They’re pretty much universally hated. If you believe the tales, these small arachnids ...

The bite of a brown recluse spider contains a rare toxin that can destroy skin tissue. Most cases are mild, but first aid is important. Learn more here.

Summer means that pests, like humans, are seeking a cool environment, potentially in your home. While some may be no more ...

Georgia-based singer Gabe Lustman spent five days in the hospital and nearly lost his leg due to a brown recluse spider bite. Here's what to know about symptoms and treatments.