Reducing the possibility of an encounter with a brown recluse spider starts with eliminating known spider habitats.
- Perform routine, thorough house cleaning.
- Reduce clutter in garages, attics, and basements.
- Move all firewood, building materials, and debris away from the home's foundation.
- Install tight-fitting window screens and door sweeps.
- Clean behind outside home shutters.
- Consider installing yellow or sodium vapor light bulbs outside entrances because these lights are less attractive to insects and draw fewer spiders to the area.
- Consider professional pest elimination.
