Brown recluse spiders cannot bite humans without some form of counterpressure to assist, such as occurs when they are trapped and held against the skin. Medical attention should be obtained as soon as possible after the bite occurs. Although medical treatment is not 100 percent effective, prompt medical attention can prevent severe reactions and lessen the long-range effects. Spider control Spiders feed on insects and related organisms. Therefore, elimination of the food source will aid in the control of spiders.
Most spiders can live for several months without food.
Thus, elimination of food is a very slow control technique. Sanitation should be the first step in control. Clean away all webbing along with spiders and eggs with a vacuum cleaner. Keep undisturbed areas of a structure as free of clutter as possible. Periodically moving stored materials and vacuuming these areas is suggested.