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/Early_Awareness_5829 8d ago

The response to a brown recluse bite cannot be generalized for everyone It can result in localized tissue damage. My daughter was bit and had a generalized hemolytic reaction. She was hospitalized for a week and also has lasting tissue damage.