A newly published study co-authored by University of South Florida alum Louis Coticchio and USF integrative biologist Deby Cassill challenges long-standing assumptions about the brown recluse spider, ...

Researchers Louis Coticchio and Deby Cassill examine a brown recluse spider specimen in Cassill's University of South Florida lab. TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 26, 2026) – A newly published study co-authored by ...

Chills run down many people’s spines at the mere thought of a spider, sometimes causing panic or even disgust. However, according to USF alum Louis Coticchio, spiders, especially the brown recluse, ...

Spiders, with their intricate webs and mysterious allure, have fascinated humans for centuries. While most are harmless to humans, a select few possess venom that can cause significant harm. This ...

If you saw a spider in your house and you aren't sure what kind it was, well, there's not much you can do about it until you get a better look at it. When trying to identify the dangerous brown ...

Brown recluse spiders are one of those creatures with reputations that far exceed their actual dimensions. Brown recluses are a small spider species known for their violin-shaped markings and their ...

A black widow spider can be identified by the red hourglass on its belly. Photo licensed by Creative Commons. Spiders can sometimes be dangerous in weird ways. At a Michigan gas station in 2015, a man ...

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Brown recluse spiders are one of the most venomous spiders in the U.S., but you don't need to fear them if you can make this easy DIY vinegar-based solution.

A brown recluse is seen in this file photo. It is one of several species of spider you may spot inside your Kentucky home this fall. stphillips Getty Images Most spiders mature in late summer or fall ...

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 ...