Generally speaking, brown recluse spiders prefer a warmer, more humid environment, and they're typically found in basements and attics. They are generally shy and not aggressive. The map shows ...

You may not feel a bite by a brown recluse spider, but you could initially feel a sting. More symptoms show up within several hours. Calling a doctor is crucial because they can become severe.

"If there is a recurring problem with brown recluse spiders in a location, I could see the need for action." she said. "But I know of a house that has regular pest control and would catch hundreds ...

Brown recluse spiders are out of hibernation for the summer, but chances are they're not as dangerous as you think they are. Even though a woman almost had a seizure from a brown recluse last ...

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Whitworth said the spiders spend their time in dark, warm and humid locations where they can find other insects to prey on. Brown recluse spiders hunt for food at night, so during the day they ...

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Hinkle’s conclusion so far is that the brown recluse lives in sporadic locations mostly in northwest Georgia, including the northern part of metro Atlanta. It had been thought to live in all 159 ...