Brown Recluse Spider Information

There is a lot of fear out there when it comes to the brown recluse spider. There are reports that suggest a bite from a brown recluse spider results in skin necrosis. That is when the skin around the bite area turns black because it dies. While this might sound terrifying, you need to know that skin necrosis is not very common when it comes to brown recluse bite. Your skin will itch, and you might experience nausea, a fever, or chills. Here at Pointe Pest Control, we want to help you protect your family and your home from pesky insects like spiders. If you have a question about a spider, our technicians will have the answers you seek. With Pointe Pest Control on your side, you can say goodbye to any spider infestation.

General Information

The first characteristic about brown recluse spiders is that they are a little brown spider. Unfortunately, there are hundreds of little brown spiders that are common invaders of homes. You have probably heard about them having a distinctive violin shape on their cephalothorax. This is true, but it is not always a definitive way to identify them. The best way to know if the spider in your home is a brown recluse is to take a close look at its eyes. You might need to pull out a magnifying glass, but brown recluse spiders have a distinctive eye grouping that is a certain way to identify them. Brown recluse spiders have six eyes and they are in a specific pattern. Their eyes are arranged in a line that wraps across the front of their head, and their six eyes are in three groups of two. Most of the other little brown spiders will have eight eyes that are stacked. Focusing on the eye pattern of a brown recluse is the best way to identify them.

The Signs of an Infestation

First off, brown recluse spiders are not common in the Northwestern United States. The range for brown recluse spiders is along the southern edge of the America with a large section that reaches into the central states. Although it is rare to see a brown recluse spider out of its range, it is possible. Brown recluse spiders love hiding in piles of cardboard, and have been known to be included in packages that are shipped out from states that are located within their home range. Brown recluse spiders are wandering spiders. They do not create webs. Instead of waiting for prey to come to them, they hunt it down. The best way to identify a brown recluse is to look at the eye arrangement.

Treatment

When it comes to eliminating brown recluse infestations, we have the scientifically proven methods that will stop spiders in their tracks. We continuously work to improve our techniques by identifying the most effective treatment methods. When you call in the professionals with Pointe Pest Control, you are taking the first step toward protecting your home and family from spiders. We eradicate brown recluse spiders the right way the first time. If you have a question about a spider, we want to help. Give us a call for a free estimate.