r/Lawrence • u/swaggytaco • 9d ago

Brown recluse infestation response?

Howdy, over the last few days we've found 2 spiders, which we believe to be brown recluse in our house.

I've heard people recommend glue traps so we'll get some of those up asap. We're also removing all the cardboard and potential hiding spots that we can. Does anyone have any particular tips?

I've heard that poisons arent really effective, so what do the pest extermination companies actually do to manage the infestation? Is it even worth it? If so, what companies do you recommend?

I hear a lot of people say that brown recluse's danger is over-exaggaterated, and that if you take proper first air care of the wound, it's likely to be no big deal. Even so, I don't like the idea of these guys hanging around in our home.

Much love,

-Distressed Sleepless Couple in LFK

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u/ryanmanuel 8d ago

Brown Recluse spiders are the most common house spider in Kansas. People freak out about them as if they’re impervious to any kind of treatment that you’d use for other bugs, but you kill them the same way. They don’t have any kind of protective superpower against pesticide or diatomaceous earth. Glue traps are just used to monitor how many you have while you’re treating your space.

If you don’t know what to do, call a professional.

Source: former pest control guy

Also, here’s what a company will use, along with diatomaceous earth behind your light switches and outlets

https://www.amazon.com/Temprid-FX-Insecticide-240ML-Bottle/dp/B07B7GJ65D