If you live in San Diego it is highly unlikely that you've been bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider because they do not occur here. Refer to this map (prepared by UC Riverside specialists) that shows where they might occur. For more information on these spiders visit the spider information pages by UC Riverside researchers.

Some people may be bitten with little reaction. Others may show strong allergic reactions, itching, rashes, and even serious infection and flesh decay. However, sometimes other types of infections, bites, etc., are mistaken for brown recluse spider bites. The victim may be unaware of the bite for three to eight hours, when the bite may become red, swollen and tender. Apply ice to the affected area and raise it. Seek medical attention immediately.

A Brown Recluse is a relatively rare, poisonous spider that lives in the Midwest US. The following collection of links deal specifically with the habits and behaviours of the Brown Recluse. This site collects information on brown recluse spider bites and tracks information about them. There is a searchable database containing information on treatments, bite location, bite severity and regional distribution.

First, it is unlikely that you will find a brown recluse spider in your home since they are not known to occur in Oregon. Brown recluse spiders live in the south central Midwest from Nebraska to Ohio and south through Texas to Georgia. However, you may find a hobo spider, giant house spider, or European house spider in your home. These three spiders are related and they look very similar.

Answer: Absolutely not! Colorado is not part of the natural range of this spider. Although single specimens are sometimes brought into the state, natural populations are not found in Colorado. The brown recluse is the common name for the species Loxosceles reclusa. All species in the genus Loxosceles have venom that can cause necrotic lesions in humans. However, as with the majority of spiders, brown recluse spiders bite humans only when seriously provoked.

To the left is a picture of a Hobo Spider bite. Brown Recluse bites are the same. About 50% of bites are 'dry,' meaning that no venom is injected, and nothing happens to the victim. Often times the victim does not even realize that he has been bit.

Size: body is typically about 1/2 inch long. Legs are relatively long. The complete size, including the legs, is about the diameter of a quarter coin or a little bigger. Eyes: three pairs of eyes, one in the center and one pair to each side. Of course, if you are close enough to see the eye arrangement, hopefully the spider is either dead or inside a jar. Marking: Brown recluse are often called violin spiders because of the violin marking on the cephalothorax (front body region).

Although the females tend to keep hidden, the males are more likely to be seen. Although they may do more of their travel at night, they can be seen during the day. They have small fangs and are unlikely to be able to bite through clothing. However, if they are inside shoes, gloves or other items of clothing, they may bite when the clothing is put on and the spider is under pressure.

Although they are more common in states south of us, they so exist here. They are not aggressive and people are rarely bitten, but it does happen.

Brown recluse prefer hot, dry conditions, so lowering the temperature and raising the humidity may help. Use weather stripping and door sweeps to keep out not only spiders, but insects, mice and cold drafts. Limit the use of white porch lights. Yellow lights are less likely to attract insects and the spiders that feed on them. insecticide barrier around the foundation of the building may help, but will need to be reapplied as the insecticide breaks down over time.

Clean up spider egg sacks. The brown recluse sack is a mass of white silk, roughly circular, but flattened, and attached to a wall or other surface. Caution: Sometimes cleaning up their webbing without killing them, makes matters worse, by prompting them to wander around in search of new places to build webs. People have been bitten during or after cleaning. Place glue boards, available at hardware and department stores, around the house; plenty of them.

To the left is a picture of a Hobo Spider bite. About 50% of Hobo Spider bites are 'dry,' meaning that no venom is injected, and nothing happens to the victim. Often times the victim does not even realize that he has been bit.

Answer: If you are ever bitten by an arthropod (insect or spider) or stung by an arthropod such as a bee or an ant and begin to experience unpleasant symptoms, you should go see your doctor. But do not go alone. Take the six- or eight-legged suspect with you, even if the culprit is, by that time, dried up or squashed. It is nearly impossible to administer an effective treatment against symptoms caused by an arthropod sting or bite unless 1.

Darwin Vest, the foremost expert on Hobo Spiders, stated that ". . . traps are far and away the most safe and effective measure that can be used for controlling hobo spiders indoors." And, in fact, traps have shown to be the most effective means available to control Hobo Spider populations. In order to kill Hobo spiders with pesticides you usually have to hit the spider directly with large doses.

First, consider seeking medical attention. You may also consider contacting your local, county, or state department of public health. For additional information on spiders, check out the American Arachnological Society or the University of California-Riverside. For mites, check out the Acarological Society of America. For a listing of web sites related to spiders, mites, and other arthropods of medical importance to humans, check out the Arachnology web site. For pest identification, click here.

Please seek help from shelter staff, who can provide you with disinfectant and bandages. Wash the wound with soup and warm water. If the wound is deep, you may need to seek professional medical attention; please do not take chances, as cat bites can be serious. Please also fill out an incident report identifying the cat and describing the circumstances of the bite, and give the incident report to the shelter coordinator on duty.

Spider veins are tiny visible vessels within the skin. They most commonly develop on the face and legs. Varicose veins are distended veins beneath the skin. They may appear as bluish bumps and often cause varying degrees of discomfort.

There are 3 major predator spider types that if found in homes seem to reduce the amount of Hobo spiders: the Steatoda spiders, Large jumping spiders, and the other harmless European House spiders. Pets such as cats will feed on Hobo and Brown Recluse spiders after playing with them. The preying mantis will also eat Hobo spiders but due to its day time activity and the Hobo spiders night time activity optimum results are not achieved.

If it's safe to do so, try to capture the squirrel. If you can't catch it, call Animal Control immediately; they may be able to trap it. Get to a doctor, and if possible get the squirrel to a vet to be tested for rabies. Talk to the squirrel, and work out your differences. Apologies will likely have to be made on both side.

A:You may notice your skin is a bit more sensitive, especially during the winter, but there is little redness and no swelling, and most people return to normal daily activities immediately following a treatment session.

The first thing to do is to check the bugs forum, since its possible someone else has already reported it. If so, we may have a work around - and if so, the solution will have been posted there. Next thing to do is to create a thread in the bugs forum. Please describe in as much detail as you can what is wrong, and what was happening when you saw it. Check your console for an error message - often there will be one there.

No. The common Brown House spider (Steatoda sp.) is not a young Red-back waiting to grow a stripe. It is a relative of the Red-back and looks similar, but does not have the red stripe or the red hourglass marking under the abdomen.

It is important to obtain medical help if the bite is serious, especially if your anti tetanus inoculation is out of date (a booster is normally required every 10 years). Under the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act, an offence could be committed if a dog is dangerously out of control in a public place. Even if it is not in a public place, but in a place where the dog is permitted to be and it bites someone, or frightens someone, the owner could still be prosecuted.

If you are stung or bitten by an insect or other arthropod ODA can identify it if you catch it and preserve it properly. Please call ODA (1-800-525-0137) to obtain details on preserving and sending the insect(s). After you call and receive mailing instructions you may send samples to the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Plant Division, IPPM, 635 Capitol St. NE, Salem OR 97301. An ODA entomologist will examine it and contact you.

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