Ridder Pest Control

COMMON PESTS - Brown Recluse Spider

Characteristics

Brown with darker, violin shaped marking on back.

Pest

Size

3/8" (10mm) leg spread 1" to 1-1/2" (25-35mm)

Location

Lives in cracks and crevices, spins fine cotton-like webs near its shelter.

Food

Insects

Life Stages

N/A

Damage

Poisonous; flesh dies around wound leaving ulcerated sores; can cause secondary infection.

Comments

If bitten, see a doctor immediately.

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