Controlling Brown Recluse Spiders

Brown recluse spiders are common in many households, although some people erroneously suspect other types of spiders to be the brown recluse spider. Brown recluse is classified as a species of recluse spiders. They are also known as violin spiders or fiddleback spiders. It belongs to the family of Loxosceles reclusa. Its common name, brown recluse, is taken from its color and attitude. It is reclusive, always trying to keep away from society and always seeking seclusion.

In the U.S., this spider, along with the other members of the Loxosceles species, are very common. They are commonly found in the Midwestern area of the country all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. In some cases, the Mediterranean recluse - from the Loxosceles rufescens family - were sighted in some areas, including Arkansas and Hawaii. It has the same characteristics as the native recluse, and perhaps the same venom dangers as well.

The dark violin mark is obvious in mature brown recluses, and with the neck pointing to its abdomen. Their abdomen has the same color, either dark brown or light tan. It has a velvety appearance due to its fine hairs that cover its body. The legs are thin, long and brown, and also covered with hair. Male recluse's body are smaller than females, but their legs are longer. Both male and female are poisonous. The young recluse looks almost the same as adult brown recluses, except that it is smaller and lighter in color. Unlike other spiders that have eight eyes, the brown recluse spiders have six eyes, which are placed by pairs. This can be seen by using a microscope or hand lens. To be able to find out what species the spider came from, you need to examine the spider's genitals through a high-powered microscope. This is usually done by a skillful spider expert.

Recluse spiders lay eggs from the month of May all the way through July. Usually, females produce 50 eggs covered in a white sac, which is about.75 inch in diameter. The female brown recluse may lay many egg sacs for several months. The baby spiders will come out of the egg sac after a month. Their growth is slow depending on food accessibility or weather conditions. It normally takes a year from the time that they emerged from the sac before they reach adulthood. The life span of an adult brown recluse ranges from one year to two years. They can support themselves and live for six months with no water and food.

These spiders create a web with loose, sticky, irregular, and light colored threads. This will serve as their daily residence, and is usually built in a corner with no disturbance or interference. At night, they search around to look for insects to serve as their prey. Research shows that brown recluses are actually scavengers - they prefer eating dead insects. Adult male brown recluses also wander around searching for female recluses.

Brown recluse spiders prefer areas that are undisturbed and dark, whether outdoor or indoor. Inside the house, they typically stay in basements, attics, cellars, crawl spaces, closets, and duct works. They can also hide inside shoe boxes, storage boxes, shoes, furniture, clothes, and empty walls. Outside the house, they tend to reside in storage sheds, garages, gardens, and barns. They also stay beneath logs, rock piles, and firewood.

Brown recluse spiders do not bite unprovoked. They usually only harm people when they feel they are being attacked, crushed, or disturbed. They are not typically aggressive. They may also bite you if you have accidentally touched or moved them. Spiders that hide in clothes may also harm people while wearing the clothes.

Controlling an infestation of brown recluses in your home may take some time. Seeking pest control services will help in effectively controlling and remove these spiders from the house. To prevent spider bites, check your clothes and shoes before putting them on. Make sure also that your bedding and towels have no spiders before using them. Wear protective gears like gloves when cleaning in the basement or attic, and while handling lumber and firewood. Remove clutter in areas under the bed, furniture, and in the basement and attic.

Using a pest id guide will help you determine what kind of insect you are dealing with. Pest control for food services will help food processing companies keep pests out of our food.

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