Wolf spiders and brown recluse spiders both have a reputation that outpaces the actual risk they pose, but for very different reasons.
Wolf spiders are large, fast-moving hunters often mistaken for more dangerous species because of their size.
Brown recluse spiders are reclusive, secretive spiders best known for their venomous bite.
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Wolf spiders are easier to spot since they roam in the open, especially at night, rather than sitting in a web. Brown recluse spiders are harder to catch, so look for shed skins or the odd sighting in boxes, closets, or other undisturbed corners. If you're seeing either spider regularly in your home, give our pest technicians a call.
Preventing spiders in your home starts by reducing clutter in basements, garages, and storage areas; this helps to limit hiding spots. Sealing gaps around doors, windows, and foundations also helps keep them from getting inside in the first place.
Wolf spiders are larger and hairier with visible eyes, while brown recluse spiders are smaller with a dark, violin-shaped marking behind the head. Wolf spiders also roam in the open, whereas brown recluse spiders stay hidden.
A wolf spider bite usually causes only mild, localized irritation and isn't considered medically dangerous. A brown recluse bite can lead to redness, swelling, and even tissue damage.
No matter the species, spiders tend to settle into quiet corners of your home without you noticing.
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