Brown recluse spiders are occasionally found in the CSRA in undisturbed indoor spaces. They are shy and rarely bite, but a bite can be medically serious, so identification matters.

How to identify the Brown Recluse Spider

Light to medium brown with a darker violin-shaped mark behind the head and six eyes arranged in pairs — a detail that distinguishes it from lookalikes.

Behavior & biology

True to its name, it hides in quiet, undisturbed places — storage boxes, closets, attics, and behind furniture — and is not aggressive.

Why Brown Recluse Spiders are a problem

Though bites are uncommon, the venom can cause a slow-healing necrotic wound, so confirmed recluse activity should be taken seriously.

Signs of an infestation

Spiders in stored items and undisturbed corners, shed skins, and irregular off-white webbing used as a retreat rather than to catch prey.

How we handle Brown Recluse Spiders in the CSRA

Reducing clutter and sealing storage, plus targeted treatment, brings it under control. Our pest control team can assess and treat. Call 803-226-3155 to schedule. Browse the full pest library.