Richline said:

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Well only one was in the bed, the one that got me. The rest were dead in the same bedroom. And one dead in the master bedroom. Still I refuse to sleep in the guest room again.

Apparently this is fairly common around here (Midland/Greenwood). We've talked to several people now that said they have had BRs in their houses in the area.

The pest guy today seemed certain we could get rid of them. We will see.

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Richline said:

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Still alive and kicking. Actually feel pretty good today so all those betting against me or looking to snag the wife, guns, truck, tools etc are going to be disappointed.

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bmfvet said:

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Richli said:

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And have you gone to get a CPAP yet?

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Richline said:

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So far no adverse reactions except it was still and sore to the touch for a bit. And now it itches like crazy.

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Prevention
Spiders in general, including the black widow and brown recluse, bite only in defense, when being trapped between your skin and another object.
To prevent spider bites:

• Learn what dangerous spiders look like and their preferred habitat.
• Wear a long-sleeved shirt, hat, long pants tucked into socks, gloves and boots when handling stored boxes or firewood, and when cleaning out sheds, garages, basements, attics and crawl spaces.
• Inspect and shake out gardening gloves, boots and clothing before use.
• Use insect repellents, such as DEET, on clothing and footwear.
• Keep insects and spiders out of the house by installing tightfitting screens on windows and doors, sealing cracks where spiders can come in, and using safe indoor insecticides.
• Remove piles of rocks or lumber from the area around your house and avoid storing firewood against the house.
• Make sure beds aren't pushed against the wall and that only the legs of the bed touch the floor. Don't store items under the bed and don't let bedding drag on the floor.
• Vacuum spiders and spiderwebs and dispose of them in a sealed bag outside to prevent reentry into the house.
• If a spider is on your skin, flick it off with your finger rather than crushing it against the skin.
• When cleaning tarantula enclosures, wear gloves, surgical mask and eye protection.

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