The Brown Recluse is a particularly fascinating insect with a fearsome reputation. This spider gets its name from is brown color and its reclusive behavior. It is a little spider at only about 3/8 of an in. In length with a violin formed dark mark on its body. It favors to stay in areas that are infrequently bugged and that are shielded. In nature you may find it in holes in trees, under logs and other undisturbed areas. In your home it will also seek areas that offer protection like corners of closets, inside clothing or perhaps in bed sheets. The Brown Recluse lives basically in the South and Midwest but they can venture from this area when transported in furniture or packing boxes.

Because of its reclusive nature it isn’t not a totally aggressive spider and will only bite when threatened. Unfortunately if it selects a hiding place in clothing or in your bed it’ll feel threatened when you put the clothing on or roll over onto it. Once bitten the venom will cause the skin to slough off in the area of the bite. This leaves a wound that is hard to fix and will customarily result in a scar. Most bites are not lethal but can be quite unpleasant. If you believe you’ve been bitten by a brown recluse you must consult a doctor. To spot an infestation you can look for several things. You can look for the spiders white irregular webs, egg sacs and of course the live spiders themselves.

Hopefully this article has given you some helpful info on the Brown Recluse. If you believe you have an infestation contact a pest control expert from a local insect pest control service.
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