Brown recluse spiders prefer quiet, dark, and dry areas which many homes have. Once a brown recluse is settled in its preferred location females will begin to produce eggs that will hatch about 1 month later. Living between 2-4 years Brown Recluse spiders are particularly resilient to outside elements and are able to withstand drought and famine for up to 6 months. 

Crawl spaces, attics, and closets are all common areas a brown recluse may be found in a home. Outside the home you may find a brown recluse hiding in woodpiles, under rocks, or other generally undisturbed dark areas. While they are not prone conflict and typically run when disturbed, it is important to use caution around their preferred areas as they are highly venomous.