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  1. The Brown Recluse Spider: Facts & Control - Alabama Cooperative ...

    Jun 16, 2022 · The brown recluse spider belongs to a group of spiders commonly known as the “fiddle-back” or “violin spider” because of the violin-shaped marking on the dorsal surface of the …

  2. Black Widow and Recluses: Avoiding Venomous Spiders of the Southeast

    Jul 3, 2025 · Learn to identify two common venomous spiders in Alabama, the black widow and the brown recluse. Tips for minimizing negative encounters with these spiders are also discussed. …

  3. Recluse Spiders The brown recluse, or fiddle-back spider, is another common inhabitant of Alabama and is about 3/8 inch in length. These spiders are often found in groups or clusters of individuals. …

  4. The Brown Recluse Spider: Facts & Control

    Spider bites, in general, are a rare phenomenon. A spider typically bites out of self-defense, and the brown recluse is no exception. Spider bites are difficult to diagnose, even by physicians. Often, the …

  5. The Brown Recluse Spider: Facts & Control - Alabama Cooperative ...

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  6. Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Auburn University ...

    May 16, 2025 · This annual report is more than an overview of our marketing and communications efforts; it is a reflection of the strategies, insights, and innovations that shape how we position …

  7. Joro Spiders: What You Need to Know

    Mar 11, 2022 · The Joro spider, Trichonephilia clavata, is making recent headlines as people talk about its potential to spread around the United States. Below are the top five things to know about the Joro …

  8. The Black Widow Learn how to keep this menacing and potentially harmful spider away from you and your family. Monitor favorite habitats around your home and know what to do if you are bitten. People …

  9. Spider Mite Scouting and Management in Vegetable Crops

    Nov 24, 2025 · Spider mites are technically not insects, but they are pests when they are in high numbers under many farming conditions. For example, high tunnel and greenhouse environment are …

  10. Beneficial Insects in Cotton: Predators - Alabama Cooperative …

    Apr 24, 2023 · Beneficial insects provide an underappreciated role in pest management. Common beneficial arthropods in production agriculture are often combined into two categories: predators and …