Just the name “brown recluse” is enough to send a shiver down any arachnophobe’s spine. These spiders have earned a reputation as some of the most feared in North America. Aside from the black widow, ...

KANSAS (KSNT) – A Kansas State University entomology specialist is talking about brown recluse infestations and how to treat them. K-State Extension Specialist in Entomology Jeff Whitworth said brown ...

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 ...

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, ...

Spiders are the largest order of arachnids, and they are found worldwide on every continent, except Antarctica. There are over 3,700 species of spiders in North America, and Texas alone is home to ...

A woman tried to kill a spider in her home, only for it to hold a "grudge" and bite her, leading to massive swelling. Kayla Henderson, 26, is a content creator and mom-of-two living in Georgia, which ...

News that a venomous spider is expanding its territory can be concerning. No one wants to be a victim of a potentially life-threatening spider bite. However, in nearly every state in the US, there is ...