Brown recluse spiders are shy by nature, which is exactly what makes them hard to find. Unlike the cellar spiders or orb weavers you might notice in a corner, brown recluses stay hidden. So if you do see one in your home, there’s a good chance more are tucked away nearby. Here’s how to identify…
If you haven’t spotted a spider on the bathroom ceiling or in a basement corner yet, you’re one of the lucky ones. It’s prime season for these creepy crawlies, as they are now fully grown and out searching for mates. Most of the time, spiders are harmless and keep to themselves. The “Big Three” you’ll…
Wolf spiders, black widows, brown recluse — oh my! These are a few of the common spiders you might start seeing around your home during August. At this point in the summer, spider hatchlings have reached full physical maturity. This means males will be leaving their hiding spots more frequently to look for mates. More…
Let’s get this straight. When it comes to protecting your home, knowing what’s hiding inside is the first step. While pests are super annoying, they can also cause serious damage to your property. Our team at U.S. Pest Protection believes that proper identification is the key to an effective service. With that being said, if…
When the temperatures start to cool down in Tennessee, most pests slow down… but not the brown recluse spider. September and October mark their peak mating season, which means these eight-legged creepers are more active than usual and more likely to cross paths with you in your home. And let’s be real — nobody wants…
What spiders live in Nashville – One of the most booming cities in the south, Nashville, is continuing to grow. Attracting residents from all over the country to move to the beautiful state of Tennessee. Unfortunately, the growth of the city is not the only thing on the rise. Native spider populations, including common spiders…
Brown recluse spiders eat small, soft-bodied insects, like crickets, cockroaches, moths, and flies, and they’ll also scavenge insects that are already dead. That second part matters more than most homeowners realize: the bugs already in your house, alive or dead, are what keep brown recluses fed. Here’s how they hunt, how long they can go…
Brown recluse spiders live in dark, dry, undisturbed places, and in Tennessee homes that usually means attics, closets, cardboard boxes, wall voids, and the corners of basements and crawl spaces. They’re called recluses for a reason: you can share a house with them for a long time without knowing it. Here’s where they hide inside…
Top 5 Pests in Tennessee in the Fall season commonly consists of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Asian Lady Bugs, Box Elder Bugs and the few lingering pests such as spiders and field mice. Fall Bugs in Tennessee Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs, Lady Bugs, and Box Elder Bugs are pests that are commonly known to…
Most brown recluse bites heal on their own without serious problems, but some form a slow-healing sore, and a small number cause more serious reactions. Here’s what a bite looks like, what to do right away, when to see a doctor, and why many wounds blamed on brown recluses turn out to be something else….
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