The brown recluse typically lives up to its name: The spider is quiet, shy, and really just wants to be left alone. Nonetheless, it gets blamed for thousands of gruesome bites each year. That’s unfair ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - During the summer, you might run into an eight-legged friend as the mating season for brown recluse spiders is underway. Even though they can deliver a powerful venomous bite, ...

Most bites from brown recluse spiders occur between March and October, according to the University of Tennessee Extension Service. They are commonly found in dry, dark and undisturbed areas within the ...

More than 30 kinds of spiders call Mississippi home. The good news is that only a few are dangerous. (Out of 43,000 species, only about 30 have caused human deaths, according to Britannica.) The bad ...

While brown recluse spiders don't particularly exhibit aggression unprompted, their bites can cause serious reactions, like red, irritated skin and painful ulcers that take weeks to heal. That's ...

If you saw a spider in your house and you aren't sure what kind it was, well, there's not much you can do about it until you get a better look at it. When trying to identify the dangerous brown ...

GREENE COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) -Summer means pests, like humans, are seeking a cool environment, potentially in your home. While some may be no more than a nuisance, others can be dangerous. July through ...