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Arachnids in Dallas-Fort Worth
Spiders, scorpions and ticks around Dallas-Fort Worth homes and yards. Learn their identifying marks, the risks they pose and practical ways to reduce contact.
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Ticks
A blood-feeding suspect. Check pets and outdoor clothing, then reduce sheltered habitat.
Brown recluse spiders
A quiet storage suspect. Reduce contact risk, confirm the spider and inspect undisturbed spaces.
Black widow spiders
A sheltered-web suspect. Inspect woodpiles and garage corners without touching the spider.
Striped bark scorpions
A night-active shelter suspect. Inspect gaps, stored wood and hot-attic entry routes.