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Brown Recluse
Identification & Control
(Loxosceles reclusa)
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Avoids attention and usually lives where no one looks.
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Physical Appearance
- Tan to brown; sometimes shows a violin-shaped marking (not always obvious)
- Prefers dark, undisturbed areas
- A “hide first, wander later” spider
Common Locations
- Basements, closets, storage rooms
- Cardboard boxes, clutter, behind stored items
- Wall voids and quiet corners
Why They're a Problem
The challenge is location: they like the exact places people don’t clean often. Reducing clutter and improving storage is a big part of control. Hidden spaces are what allow them to persist.
Homeowner Tips
The challenge is location: they like the exact places people don’t clean often. Reducing clutter and improving storage is a big part of control. Hidden spaces are what allow them to persist.
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Brown Recluse
Spiders
- Tan to brown; sometimes shows a violin-shaped marking (not always obvious)
- Prefers dark, undisturbed areas
- A “hide first, wander later” spider
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