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You reach into a pair of boots you haven't worn since last winter, and out scurries a small, brown spider. Was that just a harmless house spider or something more dangerous? While most spiders you'll ...

Brown recluses are kind of like the monster under your bed: Most of the danger is in your head, some scientists say. "Recluse spiders are disproportionately feared by the public relative to their ...

It might not reflect well on us that a spider as aptly named as the brown recluse is so misunderstood. While many people know the truth about the brown recluse — that it is not aggressive, but a “shy, ...

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 ...

Brown recluses (Loxosceles reclusa) are a common type of spider you might see, but you don't want them in your home or yard. They're native to the U.S. and have an important role in the food chain, ...