Many spiders are mistaken for the brown recluse, but few have toxic venom, and even fewer are a threat to humans.

Black widows, infamous for their shiny black bodies and the red hourglass pattern seen on adult females, deliver a painful ...

Spiders can be an unpleasant sight, but these two potentially dangerous species can really cause problems if they're in ...

It's safe to say spiders are scary, and the brown recluse spider is no exception. In fact, it's not only dangerous, but ...

So, why am I talking about spiders in December? The main reason is now that it’s finally a bit chilly outside, we aren’t the only ones seeking a warm place to get out of the cold. Some of them are ...

A Kansas State University entomology specialist is talking about brown recluse infestations and how to treat them. K-State ...

Brown recluses are small spiders known for venom that can cause swelling, blistering and a fever in humans. If you’re unsure if you have any in your Kansas home, Kansas State University entomology ...

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 ...

Diane Wood laughs when she thinks about brown recluses or black widow spiders jumping at people and biting them. "It only takes one person to get bitten and then everybody becomes afraid," said Wood, ...

Scientists document how a family in Kansas lived for years with more than 2,000 brown recluse spiders without suffering a ...