If you suspect you’ve been bitten by a recluse and the area becomes increasingly red, swollen, blistered, or painful over ...

Did you know that spiders are likely to be gone by Halloween? According to Jeff Whitworth, a K-State Extension Entomologist, four spider species common to Kansas are likely to be in hiding within the ...

Did you know that spiders are likely to be gone by Halloween? According to Jeff Whitworth a K-State Extension Entomologist.

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

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

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida is now in the midst of its creepiest time of year: “Spider Season.” That’s according to Dr. Lisa ...

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

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

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

Black widow spiders live in cool, dark places. Know how to spot brown widows. Keep them away from your home, avoid a bite.

It is mid-October in the Rockies, which means it is almost time to break out winter gear. As you dig through your garage to ...

The legs of a brown recluse span roughly the size of a quarter to a half-dollar. Most are light to medium brown in color, though some may appear darker, ranging from reddish to chocolate brown, ...