The Brown Recluse also known as Loxosceles reclusa is the only member of the brown spider family that is found in Kentucky. Kentucky is a southeastern state that is bounded by the Ohio River in the north as well as the Appalachian Mountains in the east.

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The appearance of brown recluse spider

A brown recluse has dirt or sandy brown body with a slightly darker marking present at the center of the body, some brown recluse spiders are dark brown and even slightly yellow. Its legs are a lighter brown with no additional markings. If a brown spider has stripes or other pigments on its legs then it’s not a brown recluse spider. 

Prey of brown recluse spider

The main food source of brown recluse spiders is small bugs. They also consume insects like cockroaches, beetles, silverfish, firebrats, crickets, and more.

Poison of brown recluse spider

Brown Recluse spiders are rarely fatal to adults because they can cause severe necrosis. Any person who gets bit by a Brown Recluse spider should seek medical attention immediately. The wound of a brown recluse spider can cause a severe infection if not properly treated. 

Methods to keep brown recluse spiders away

Brown recluse spiders are not typically found in houses. If you found any spider in the house you can simply use some essential oil drops or spray to keep them away. Brown recluse spiders don’t like eucalyptus plants or their oil. They also hate the smell of lemongrass, lemon balm, basil, lavender, mint, and rosemary. Growing these plants near doorways and windows helps to keep brown recluse spiders away. 

Hidden places of brown recluse spiders in homes

Closets

Woodpiles or stacked lumber in the garage

Basements ceilings and inside or around sump pumps

Attics, especially in insulation

Just about everywhere in a crawlspace