Reports of black widow, brown recluse spiders

  • Black widow spiders seem to be more active this year, says K-State entomologist Jeff Whitworth. (Photo courtesy of K-State Department of Entomology)
    Black widow spiders seem to be more active this year, says K-State entomologist Jeff Whitworth. (Photo courtesy of K-State Department of Entomology)
    Homeowners can take steps now to avoid large infestationsMANHATTAN, Kan. – For the first time in about a decade, Kansas State University entomologist Jeff Whitworth is answering calls about the black widow spider.“Right now, the black widow can be found around out-buildings, garages, old sheds and those areas,” Whitworth said. “And right now, of the one’...

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