They also appreciate warm, moist areas of damp heat. Bites will be sore and ulcerate depending on the amount of venom released with the bite. Bites are rarely fatal, but it s wise to contact a physician immediately. Keeping the spider in a glass container for identification purposes will often help the doctor to be sure it was indeed a brown recluse. If a sore lasts for a while or is especially troublesome or you experience other symptoms of illness be sure to contact your physician again.
Insecticides are effective if they contain resmethrin.
Spraying outdoor areas where spiders may hide like loose wood, trash or clutter can help keep down pupulations. Make sure you wear gloves and protective clothing to avoiud bites. Indoors, you may spray webs with chlorypyrifos or diazinon containing insecticides and then vacuum infested areas to remove webs, egg sacks, and remaining spiders. Destroy the vacuum cleaner bag immediately. Once again, if bitten by a brown recluse it is best to contact your doctor immediately.