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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...

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

A brown spider in the corner. A mysterious bite that shows up at night. As spring cleaning gets underway and bugs start to reappear, it doesn’t take much for one question to pop up: Is it a brown ...

Although most spider bites are not substantially venomous to humans, the brown recluse spider, Loxosceles reclusa, can cause significant cutaneous injury. These spiders are common inhabitants of homes ...

ST. LOUIS – Residents may have noticed an increase in brown recluse spiders in their homes as the spiders reach peak mating season through August. Jay Everitt from Rottler Pest Solutions explains that ...

Rattlesnakes and black widows are venomous and live in Redding, California. These animals usually only bite in self-defense or to protect their young. If bitten, seek immediate medical attention.