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Say goodbye to brown recluse spiders
We love Nashville, but we sure dislike brown recluse spiders. If you feel like us, give us a call today. With over 63 years of experience in Middle TN, we have battled and beat our fair share of these troublesome pests. We have designed three brown recluse control service programs with your home, family, budget, and schedule in mind.
Brown Recluse Identification
Brown recluse spiders are medium-sized and range in length from ¼ to ¾ of an inch. Their most distinguishing mark is a violin-shaped mark on the top of the body; they also have three pairs of eyes that are arranged in a unique semi-circle pattern.
Many times homeowners confuse wolf spiders or other household spiders with brown recluse spiders. If you are unsure about the spiders you see, trap one and bring it by for identification, or take a picture and upload it here for expert identification.
We can help you with any type of spider control. If you are trying to get rid of brown recluse spiders, keep reading about the three programs we have designed and call or text us to discuss the best option for your home.
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Brown Recluse vs. Wolf Spider
The brown recluse spider and the wolf spider are quite different in several ways. The brown recluse is small, usually .5 inch in length, and is known for its light brown color with a dark violin-shaped marking on its back. It likes to hide in dark, quiet places indoors. On the other hand, the wolf spider is larger, ranging from 1/2 inch to 1.5 inches, and has a sturdy, hairy, fuzzy body that can be brown to gray in color. Their distinguishing marks are stripes. Unlike the shy brown recluse, wolf spiders are active hunters who don’t rely on webs to catch their food and are often found outside, roaming around. While both can bite, the brown recluse's bite can cause more serious health issues, whereas wolf spider bites are generally harmless to people.
To learn more about how to get rid of wolf spiders, check out our Perimeter Plus Pest Control Service.
Brown Recluse Spider Bites
What are the Symptoms of a brown recluse bite?
The initial bite is generally painless. Findings of a raised, hardened area and associated redness may not be seen for 6 to 12 hours. Bites that progress to necrosis tends to show progression in 48 to 72 hours. Central blistering with surrounding gray to purple discoloration may appear. The site is surrounded by a ring of blanched skin that is surrounded by a large area of redness, producing the “red, white and blue” sign typical of a brown recluse bite. Only approximately 1 in 10 bites result in necrosis. The physical reaction depends on the amount of venom injected, bite location and individual sensitivity to the bite. Most Brown Recluse bites heal without severe scarring.
What should I do if bitten by a brown recluse spider?
Remain calm. Apply an ice pack directly to the bite and immediately seek medical attention. It is important to collect the spider for positive identification.
How concerned should I be about brown recluse?
Brown recluse spiders are not aggressive and most bites occur in response to pressure when a spider becomes trapped against bare skin. For this reason, bites are rare, even in homes with severe infestations.
What can I do to avoid being bitten?
- Keep items such as clothing, bedding, etc… off the floor
- Shake out shoes and clothing before getting dressed
- Remove bed skirts and inspect bedding before going to bed
- If you store clothing, shoes, papers, etc… use airtight containers and seal them with tape
- Reduce clutter and vacuum regularly under furniture
- Inspect and clean children’s rooms often and keep toys in airtight storage containers
- Don’t handle live spiders (not even on glue board monitors)
- Don’t miss any of your scheduled services
- If you purchase a large item, inspect it as carefully as possible before bringing it into the home
- If you purchase items from antique, garage or consignment sales try to remove it from the packaging before bringing it into the home
- If you will be using a storage facility, try to have it treated before moving your items in
Brown Recluse Service Program Details
Some homeowners prefer to do the most they can do to battle brown recluse spiders in their home. If this is you, you may want to consider our Brown Recluse Standard Service. With this service, the initial treatment includes interior and exterior pest control treatments, pest control dusting inside your wall voids through electrical sockets, and treatments for attics, crawlspaces or basements. We place glue boards in most rooms and follow-up with a booster treatment about 30 days later. Most programs continue with regular interior and exterior quarterly pest control treatments. Our expert team is available to provide a Free Home Evaluation to walk you through the options and customize a program that fits your home and family.
Other less intensive brown recluse treatment options are listed in the chart below. Please reach out by phone or text to discuss with our team!
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| Covers over 47 different indoor pests including ants, crickets, fleas, spiders, and mice |  |
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| Initial service includes interior treatment for general pests and an exterior perimeter application | |
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| Initial service includes treatment of attic, basement, and/or crawlspace if needed | |
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| Initial service includes treatment of bedroom furniture (excluding beds) | |
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| Initial service includes moving necessary furniture to access wall plates, removal of wall plates, application of dust within wall voids, replacement of plates and furniture | |
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| Exterior quarterly spider web removal where we can reach (up to 20 feet) | |
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| Exterior quarterly perimeter applications to your foundation, door frames, windows we can reach, splash blocks, garbage cans, and garage door openings | |
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| Exterior misting applications to the landscaping around your home, underneath decks and tree canopies close to your home three times per year | |
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| Glueboard placements to monitor brown recluse activity and record progress |
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3 to 4 glue boards
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Other Helpful Information
How concerned should I be?
Brown recluse spiders are not aggressive and most bites occur in response to pressure when a spider becomes trapped against bare skin. For this reason, bites are rare, even in homes with severe infestations.
What can I do to avoid being bitten?
- Keep items such as clothing, bedding, etc… off the floor
- Shake out shoes and clothing before getting dressed
- Remove bed skirts and inspect bedding before going to bed
- If you store clothing, shoes, papers, etc… use airtight containers and seal them with tape
- Reduce clutter and vacuum regularly under furniture
- Inspect and clean children’s rooms often and keep toys in airtight storage containers
- Don’t handle live spiders (not even on glue board monitors)
- Don’t miss any of your scheduled services
- If you purchase a large item, inspect it as carefully as possible before bringing it into the home
- If you purchase items from antique sales, garage sales or consignment sales try to remove it from the packaging before bringing it into the home
- If you will be using a storage facility, try to have it treated before moving your items in
What are the Symptoms of a brown recluse bite?
The initial bite is generally painless. Findings of a raised, hardened area and associated redness may not be seen for 6 to 12 hours. Bites that progress to necrosis tends to show progression in 48 to 72 hours. Central blistering with surrounding gray to purple discoloration may appear. The site is surrounded by a ring of blanched skin that is surrounded by a large area of redness, producing the “red, white and blue” sign typical of a brown recluse bite. Only approximately 1 in 10 bites result in necrosis. The physical reaction depends on the amount of venom injected, bite location and individual sensitivity to the bite. Most Brown Recluse bites heal without severe scarring.
What should I do if bitten?
Remain calm. Apply an ice pack directly to the bite and immediately seek medical attention. It is important to collect the spider for positive identification.
Things to keep in mind
This Brown Recluse Reduction program is designed to minimize the Brown Recluse spider population. Brown Recluse spider reduction is best achieved through a combination of efforts including monitoring, inspection, pest control material application, spider habitat reduction and at times alterations of the structure and/or landscape. However, it is important to understand that some level of Brown Recluse infestation will be present at all times during the life of the service whether or not the occupant sees them.
