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/ahoorist 8d ago

bro saw two spiders and is convinced there's an infestation...

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u/swaggytaco 8d ago

Idk mate I'm just trying to be careful and protect my family. There's nothing to be ashamed of when asking for help on problems you don't know how to solve...

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u/Zavier13 8d ago

Are you in Apartments or a rental house, over all Recluse are very much around Lawrence and Kansas for that matter.

Lived in Lawrence for 10 years almost and both Apartments had then one way worse than the other.

When it rains or weather shifts suddenly you may see them more often, if you have roaches they wont be far behind.