Reclus spiders Brown appear more often in the Missouri houses at this time of the year, but experts say that, despite their reputation, most of the meetings are not dangerous.
Chesterfield, Mo. – If you recently spotted a quick brown spider in your home, you are not alone, and you may have met one of the most ill -understood Arachnids in Missouri: The Brown Recluse.
“They are very common in the Missouri, and many people hear this have probably seen one,” said Chris Hartley, entomologist at the butterfly house in Chesterfield.
The butterfly house maintains some brown recluses exposed to educational purposes, but in the wild or inside houses, these spiders tend to stay hidden.
“You will find these spiders in basements, attics or storage rooms,” said Hartley. “They really like narrow spaces.”
Reclus brown spiders prefer tight, dark and not disturbed spaces. Most bites occur by accident, when the spider is trapped against the skin inside clothes, shoes or gloves.
“It is so difficult to bite into a brown recluse,” said Hartley. “Even if you’ve seen one, it doesn’t mean your family is at risk.”
The insect expert added that it is just as important to know what is not a brown recluse. Some spiders generally confused with them actually help control brown recluses.
“There are many other spiders who are good, who even eat brown recluse spiders,” said Hartley. “So, if you see something that is not a brown recluse, it’s a friend.”
Hartley recommends keeping the storage areas well tidy and out of the ground. Avoid stacking boxes directly against walls or each other to reduce ideal hiding places.
“If you have boxes stacked on the ground, get shelves,” he said. “Don’t do things against the walls.”
Residents are invited to take measures to notify and manage brown recluse spiders in their homes, but for long -term results, it is often preferable to call a professional antiparasitic control service.
