Arachnophobia (fear of spiders) is one of the most common fears, even though many common household spiders are harmless to humans. In fact, some spiders can actually be beneficial in the house, even if they give you the heebie jeebies, because they can act as natural pest control, feeding on a number of widely despised pests such as roaches, mosquitoes, flies, and clothes moths. However, some spiders, like brown recluses, pose more of a threat than others—and there's good reason to keep them out of your house.

How to Keep Brown Recluse Spiders Out of Your House

Prevention is the best approach to keep brown recluse spiders from nesting in your home, says Kris Bagnara, associate certified entomologist and director of service at All U Need Pest Control. Keep in mind that brown recluse spi

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