The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have ...

Spiders don’t carry diseases, the way ticks and mosquitoes do, and in the United States, where thousands of species of spiders live, there are only a few venomous types that cause concern — notably, ...

Summer means that pests, like humans, are seeking a cool environment, potentially in your home. While some may be no more ...

Brown recluse spiders are showing up in Missouri homes more often this time of year, but experts say, despite their ...

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 ...