Scorpions & Spiders

About Scorpions
Read this article by About's Guide to Phoenix, Arizona, for the lowdown on scorpions.

America's Scariest Critters: The Brown Recluse
This CNN article tells you how and where to spot the brown recluse, and gives tips on ways to prevent an encounter.

Black Widow Spider
The University of Ohio offers an up-close view of the Black Widow. This page includes identification of the spider and it's web, favorite hang-outs, what might happen if bitten, control, and more.

Eliminating Spiders Around Homes and Buildings
The University of Kentucky provides information about getting rid of unwanted spiders, and gives specific information to help you identify black widows and brown recluses.

Identifying the Brown Recluse Spider
This is a short but informative page about the identification and habits of the brown recluse. It includes links to photos showing how brown recluse bites look at different stages.

Spider Control
This page from e-bug.net contains good information about the detection and control of black widow and brown recluse spiders.