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The brown recluse spiders are pale tan to brown, with uniformly colored no-spine legs. Female bodies range in size from 10 to 15 millimeters (about 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch) and have a leg span over 25 millimeters (1 inch). Males are generally half the size of females. They molt a shed skin stretching out on a flat surface (figure 3).
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. The Chilean and Mediterranean recluse spiders closely resemble the brown recluse and are difficult to distinguish from them.
recluse spider. Note the fiddle coloration with the neck of the instrument extending toward the abdomen. Figure 4. A female (bottom left) and male (top right) black widow spider with egg case suspended in the web. Note that the hourglass pattern on the female’s under-side is not as well-defined as that of the spider in Figure 1.
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The Brown Recluse Spider: Facts & Control
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Thus, the timing of preventative insecticide applications is crucial to protect trees from damage by this pest. According to Charles Ray, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist, recent research shows the first flight of granulate ambrosia beetles in spring occurs at almost exactly the same time as Bradford pears begin to bloom.
Good Bugs, ANR-2819. ANR-2819. ANR-2820. fruits and vegetables. Good Bugs. Good bugs help us by preying on insect pests in the environment. Some have an important role in pollinating our fruit and vegetable crops. Other critters decompose plant material into organic matter that improves our soil.
Citrus whiteflies are small, moth like insects that are approximately 1.2 mm long. They feed on foliage, causing sooty mold growth on fruit, leaves, and twigs. Populations peak during late summer and early fall. Management tips: Whitefly control can be achieved with 435 oil or insecticides such as Provado or Movento.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Mums, or chrysanthemums, are a universal signal of fall in the South. While their beauty and vibrant colors can add a lot to a porch or landscape, mums are known to be a little tricky to keep alive throughout the entire fall season. However, Lucy Edwards, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System coordinator for ...