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How dangerous are brown recluse spiders to humans?

Brownspiders and never be bitten. These spiders have small fangs and cannot bite through clothing. Most people are bitten when tspidersa spider in bed. Other bites occur while moving stored items. The bite of a brown recluse spider is usually painless. Severeactielderly, and patients in poor health. Brown recluse spider venom can cause blood clotting in the small blood vessels of thesurroundilesion with a core of dead tissue may develop, spreading or persisting for weeks. With some individuals, the bite wound failheal an

How can I be sure that I have been bitten by a brown recluse spider?

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common indoors and outdoors only in their native range encompassing parts ofthe South Central andspiders are encountered in buildings outside their native areas, probablytransported inside the boxes and furniture of people moving from states wherethe spider is common. The “recluse” in brown respider’s secretive habits. Outdoors, brown recluse spiders live in thickgroundcovers (ivy, pachysandra, etc.), dog houses, and under rocks, logs,woodpiles, landscape timbers, and debris. Indoors, these spiders spend thedaytime hours in retreats in cracks and wall voids, above suspended ceilings,inside heat ducts and registers, and behind or under items stored in closets,garages, or other dark, secluded areas. Their webs are spun in these retreatareas, seldom out in the owalls, and other exposed structural surfaces only during the nighttime hours,when they hunt for prey (live or dead insects).


Brownspiders and never be bitten. These spiders have small fangs and cannot bite through clothing. Most people are bitten when tspidersa spider in bed. Other bites occur while moving stored items. The bite of a brown recluse spider is usually painless. Severeactions to the venom, including fever, chills, dizziness, stomach cramps, and vomiting, are more common in children, theelderly, and patients in poor health. Brown recluse spider venom can cause blood clotting in the small blood vessels of thesurroundilesion with a core of dead tissue may develop, spreading or persisting for weeks. With some individuals, the bite wound failheal an




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common indoors and outdoors only in their native range encompassing parts ofSouth Central and

spiders are encountered in buildings outside their native areas, probablytransported inside the boxes and furniture of people moving from states wherethe spider is common. The “recluse” in brown respider’s secretive habits. Outdoors, brown recluse spiders live in thickgroundcovers (ivy, pachysandra, etc.), dog houses, and under rocks, logs,woodpiles, landscape timbers, and debris. Indoors, these spiders spend the

ime hours in retreats in cracks and wall voids, above suspended ceilings,inside heat ducts and registers, and behind or under items stored in closets,garages, or other dark, secluded areas. Their webs are spun in these retreatareas, seldom out in the owalls, and other exposed structural surfaces only during the nighttime hours,when they hunt for prey (live or dead insects).


Brown recluse spiders are not aggressive. It is quite common to live or work in a building where there are many brown reclusespiders and never be bitten. These spiders have small fangs and cannot bite through clothing. Most people are bitten when tspiders wander into shoes, clothing, or bedding at night and become trapped against the skin when a person dresses or rolls overa spider in bed. Other bites occur while moving stored items. The bite of a brown recluse spider is usually painless. Seve

ons to the venom, including fever, chills, dizziness, stomach cramps, and vomiting, are more common in children, theelderly, and patients in poor health. Brown recluse spider venom can cause blood clotting in the small blood vessels of thesurroundilesion with a core of dead tissue may develop, spreading or persisting for weeks. With some individuals, the bite wound failheal and may require skin grafts.




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recluse spiders are not aggressive. It is quite common to live or work in a building where there are many brown reclusespiders and never be bitten. These spiders have small fangs and cannot bite through clothing. Most people are bitten when t

wander into shoes, clothing, or bedding at night and become trapped against the skin when a person dresses or rolls overa spider in bed. Other bites occur while moving stored items. The bite of a brown recluse spider is usually painless. Seve

ons to the venom, including fever, chills, dizziness, stomach cramps, and vomiting, are more common in children, theelderly, and patients in poor health. Brown recluse spider venom can cause blood clotting in the small blood vessels of thesurrounding the bite area. Although the majority of brown recluse spider bites heal completely within three weeks, sometimes alesion with a core of dead tissue may develop, spreading or persisting for weeks. With some individuals, the bite wound fail

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are uncommon outside their native range, and bites attributed to these spiders in these outside areas are highly unlmisdiagnosed. Because of their secretive habits, detecting and eliminating brown recluse spiders inside structures can be achallenging and time-consuming effort.
















are uncommon outside their native range, and bites attributed to these spiders in these outside areas are highly unlmisdiagnosed. Because of their secretive habits, detecting and eliminating brown recluse spiders inside structures can be a

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What does a brown recluse spider look like?

The body of a brown recluse spider is about 3/8 of an inch long. Withlegs extended, they are a little larger than a U.S. quarter. Their overallcolor ranges from tan to dark brown. The bulbous rear (abdomen) of abrown recluse spider has no markings, adark brown in color. These spiders have a dark, violintheir backs, with the neck of the violin pointing toward the rear of thespider. Brown recluse spiders have only six eyes arranged in threepairs (most otherlight

Where do brown recluse spiders live?

Brown recluse spiders are just one of the many different types ofspiders that live in and around homes and buildings. They are













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The body of a brown recluse spider is about 3/8 of an inch long. Withlegs extended, they are a little larger than a U.S. quarter. Their overallcolor ranges from tan to dark brown. The bulbous rear (abdomen) of abrown recluse spider has no markings, adark brown in color. These spiders have a dark, violintheir backs, with the neck of the violin pointing toward the rear of thespider. Brown recluse spiders have only six eyes arranged in threepairs (most otherlight-colored, with no stripes, bands, or spines.














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The body of a brown recluse spider is about 3/8 of an inch long. Withlegs extended, they are a little larger than a U.S. quarter. Their overallcolor ranges from tan to dark brown. The bulbous rear (abdomen) of abrown recluse spider has no markings, adark brown in color. These spiders have a dark, violintheir backs, with the neck of the violin pointing toward the rear of thespider. Brown recluse spiders have only six eyes arranged in threepairs (most other spiders have eight eyes). Their legs are uniformly





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The body of a brown recluse spider is about 3/8 of an inch long. Withlegs extended, they are a little larger than a U.S. quarter. Their overallcolor ranges from tan to dark brown. The bulbous rear (abdomen) of abrown recluse spider has no markings, adark brown in color. These spiders have a dark, violintheir backs, with the neck of the violin pointing toward the rear of thespider. Brown recluse spiders have only six eyes arranged in three

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How can I avoid being bitten by a brown recluse spider?

To lessen the chances of coming into contact with or being bitten by a brownrecluse spider, practice the following:

Where can I get more information on brown recluse spiders?

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Keep shoes and clothingEliminate as many of the hiding places as possible for spiders and their prey; remove excess clutter.Store seldomKeep firewood piles as far fromMake sure that beds do not touch walls, drapes, and other furniture; ensure that skirts and bedspreads do not contact thefloor.In buildings, install sealant and weather stripping around thresholds and gaps where utilities enter strucTake proper precautions: wear gloves when handling, rocks, crates, and lumber, while working in landscape plantings orwhen moving materials that have been in contact with the ground.Spiders fou

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Keep shoes and clothingEliminate as many of the hiding places as possible for spiders and their prey; remove excess clutter.Store seldomKeep firewood piles as far fromMake sure that beds do not touch walls, drapes, and other furniture; ensure that skirts and bedspreads do not contact the

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Keep shoes and clothingEliminate as many of the hiding places as possible for spiders and their prey; remove excess clutter.Store seldom-used items in tightly sealed plastic storage containers.Keep firewood piles as far fromMake sure that beds do not touch walls, drapes, and other furniture; ensure that skirts and bedspreads do not contact the

In buildings, install sealant and weather stripping around thresholds and gaps where utilities enter strucTake proper precautions: wear gloves when handling, rocks, crates, and lumber, while working in landscape plantings orwhen moving materials that have been in contact with the ground.Spiders found on your body should be brushed off, not swatted.




http://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/enviroReferences:Hedges, S.A., and Lacey, M.S.Ohio, pp. 146-161.Potter, M.F. 2005. Brown Recluse Spider. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Department of Entomology,http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entomology/entfacts/struct/ef631.htm










Keep shoes and clothingEliminate as many of the hiding places as possible for spiders and their prey; remove excess clutter.

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the bite victim. The bite itself is generally painless, and victims are usually unawarethey have been bitten until about eight hours later, when thred, swollen, and tender. Only approximately 10% of bites progress to a gray topurple discoloration at the bite site. This site is encircled by a ring of blanched skinthat in turn is surrounded by a large area of redness, produciblue" sign typical of a brown recluse spider bite. Many medical conditions mimicthe "red, white, and blue" sore from a brown recluse spider bite, including bacterial(including outbreaks of drug-fungal infections, gangrene, and diabetic or pressure ulcers. If you suspect youhave been bitten by a brown recluse spider, apply ice to the bite site, elevate theaffected area, and seek medical attention immediately. If you are lucky ecapture the spider, try to save it for identification. Even a badly crushed specimencan be identified by an expert.







removing potential outdoor harborages are all part of a good sanitation program for brown recluse spider control.Chemical Approaches. Pesticides are an important tool for brown recluscrack, crevice, or spot treatments indoors and along the base of foundations outdoors. Consideration should be given to thefact that some pesticides and application techniques might encourage spidersexposed surfaces during daylight hours.


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the bite victim. The bite itself is generally painless, and victims are usually unawarethey have been bitten until about eight hours later, when thred, swollen, and tender. Only approximately 10% of bites progress to a gray topurple discoloration at the bite site. This site is encircled by a ring of blanched skinthat in turn is surrounded by a large area of redness, produciblue" sign typical of a brown recluse spider bite. Many medical conditions mimicthe "red, white, and blue" sore from a brown recluse spider bite, including bacterial

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removing potential outdoor harborages are all part of a good sanitation program for brown recluse spider control.. Pesticides are an important tool for brown reclus

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The presence of these spiders represents a potential health threat. Always cwith Preventive Medicine Activity personnel at your supporting clinic to confirm thatyou have brown recluse spiders andinside a building.brown recluse spiders inside structures can be a challenging and timeeffort. Spesticides for brown recluse spider control inside a building.tape (placed in corners and along wall/floor junctures, especially behind furnitureand clutter) is a critical part of a brown recluse spider control program. The moreglue traps used the better. Liberal use of these traps should reveal “hot spots”where brown recluse spiders are most abundant and will capture and kill largenumbers of


crack, crevice, or spot treatments indoors and along the base of foundations outdoors. Consideration should be given to thefact that some pesticides and application techniques might encourage spiders


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resistant infections by Staphylococfungal infections, gangrene, and diabetic or pressure ulcers. If you suspect youhave been bitten by a brown recluse spider, apply ice to the bite site, elevate theaffected area, and seek medical attention immediately. If you are lucky ecapture the spider, try to save it for identification. Even a badly crushed specimen









The presence of these spiders represents a potential health threat. Always cwith Preventive Medicine Activity personnel at your supporting clinic to confirm thatyou have brown recluse spiders andinside a building.brown recluse spiders inside structures can be a challenging and timeeffort. Spesticides for brown recluse spider control inside a building.

tape (placed in corners and along wall/floor junctures, especially behind furnitureand clutter) is a critical part of a brown recluse spider control program. The moreglue traps used the better. Liberal use of these traps should reveal “hot spots”where brown recluse spiders are most abundant and will capture and kill largenumbers of




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The presence of these spiders represents a potential health threat. Always cwith Preventive Medicine Activity personnel at your supporting clinic to confirm thatyou have brown recluse spiders andinside a building.brown recluse spiders inside structures can be a challenging and timeeffort. Seek the assistance of the Installationpesticides for brown recluse spider control inside a building.

Nonchemical Approachestape (placed in corners and along wall/floor junctures, especially behind furnitureand clutter) is a critical part of a brown recluse spider control program. The moreglue traps used the better. Liberal use of these traps should reveal “hot spots”where brown recluse spiders are most abundant and will capture and kill largenumbers of




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Staphylococfungal infections, gangrene, and diabetic or pressure ulcers. If you suspect youhave been bitten by a brown recluse spider, apply ice to the bite site, elevate theaffected area, and seek medical attention immediately. If you are lucky ecapture the spider, try to save it for identification. Even a badly crushed specimen




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The presence of these spiders represents a potential health threat. Always cwith Preventive Medicine Activity personnel at your supporting clinic to confirm thatyou have brown recluse spiders andinside a building.brown recluse spiders inside structures can be a challenging and time

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Nonchemical Approachestape (placed in corners and along wall/floor junctures, especially behind furnitureand clutter) is a critical part of a brown recluse spider control program. The moreglue traps used the better. Liberal use of these traps should reveal “hot spots”where brown recluse spiders are most abundant and will capture and kill largenumbers of spiders. Frequent vacuuming, repacking and sealing stored items, and




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the bite victim. The bite itself is generally painless, and victims are usually unawaree bite site may become

red, swollen, and tender. Only approximately 10% of bites progress to a gray topurple discoloration at the bite site. This site is encircled by a ring of blanched skinthat in turn is surrounded by a large area of redness, producing the "red, white, andblue" sign typical of a brown recluse spider bite. Many medical conditions mimicthe "red, white, and blue" sore from a brown recluse spider bite, including bacterial

Staphylococcus aureusfungal infections, gangrene, and diabetic or pressure ulcers. If you suspect youhave been bitten by a brown recluse spider, apply ice to the bite site, elevate theaffected area, and seek medical attention immediately. If you are lucky ecapture the spider, try to save it for identification. Even a badly crushed specimen







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The presence of these spiders represents a potential health threat. Always cwith Preventive Medicine Activity personnel at your supporting clinic to confirm thatyou have brown recluse spiders andinside a building.brown recluse spiders inside structures can be a challenging and time


Nonchemical Approachestape (placed in corners and along wall/floor junctures, especially behind furnitureand clutter) is a critical part of a brown recluse spider control program. The moreglue traps used the better. Liberal use of these traps should reveal “hot spots”where brown recluse spiders are most abundant and will capture and kill large

spiders. Frequent vacuuming, repacking and sealing stored items, andremoving potential outdoor harborages are all part of a good sanitation program for brown recluse spider control.

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