
BROWN
RECLUSE SPIDERS
The body is yellow to dark brown, with the body size of 1/3-1/2 inch
long. Combined with the legs it could be about 1 inch or longer in
diameter .The dorsal has a dark brown violin shaped marking, very
distinctive. Their web is off white to Gray .They can be found outside,
under rocks, debris, wood piles, etc. ,but many times they are found
inside.
Brown
Recluse spiders can be found in storage areas like closets, basements,
attics, garages and cellars. Sometimes they can be around above the
ceiling duct work or register. Many times people get bit by putting
their hands or feet in something that has been in storage. You should
always wear gloves when handling debris outside the home The initial
bite is not intense, but poisonous. After 8-12 hours, the pain is more
intense, and over the next few days large sores form leaving a
disfiguring scar. You should seek immediate medical treatment after the
bite.
For recommended spider control for the Brown Recluse Spider see Spider Control Measures
RECOMMENDED MEASURES :SPIDER CONTROL
Recommended insecticide residual products for spider control are:
Demon WP
Cyper WP
Demand
CS
Demand CS will not leave a powdery residue that can be seen on dark
surfaces such as the Demon WP or Cyper WP, which are wettable powder
formulations.
Spray
around all entry points like doors and windows, sprayed along
baseboards, indoor plumbing connections, in the basements and garages,
and sprayed in the upper corners where they may web. It is also
suggested to use Cobweb Eliminator every two-three months to prevent
further cobwebs.
*Also
recommended for spider contol is an aerosol such as D-Force HPX with a
crack and crevice tip , applied along baseboards, to window and door
frames, corners, pipes and other areas where spiders may crawl.
Using Drione Dust, or Delta dust dusted in the attic area would be a
good measure for spider control if there is an infestation in the attic
area. Handy dusters for the attic area would be either the Dustin Mizer
or BG Electric Duster