Identification

• Variety of sizes
• Eyes are generally distinctive with eight eyes arranged in two rows
• Central pair of eyes may be greatly enlarged, almost forming a face
• Markings on some species can be mistaken for those of the Brown Recluse

Environment

• Some species will guard their egg cases and newborn spiderlings
• Common throughout the U.S. on the exterior of homes

Threats

• Will wander inside homes during severe weather

Treatment

• Exterior perimeter treatments
• Dusting of voids and entry points