Many lovers of spiders profess a lifelong fascination with all things creepy crawly. Heather Bruen’s affinity for spiders was borne out of necessity. Tolerance turned to acceptance, and “accidentally ...

Whether you love spiders or can't be within 10 feet of them, you probably think of them crawling around on land. And based on the fossil record, most researchers would probably say the same thing. For ...

Here’s how to reduce the chances that spiders will come inside your home: · Clean up around your home’s foundation. Remove firewood, bricks, boards, tarps, or vegetation up against the house, which ...

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Autumn brings increased spider sightings as males actively seek mates and young spiders disperse. While present year-round, ...

The females of this invasive spider can reach up to 4 inches. And though they don't pose a danger to humans, they are harmful ...

You may have heard about some not-so-itsy-bitsy venomous flying spiders that can soar with the winds, love to eat butterflies and are already appearing along the East Coast. They're called Joro ...

Joro spiders, large colorful arachnids from East Asia, are back in Georgia. Pest control companies report dozens of recent calls to remove their webs. Experts say they aren’t dangerous but are drawn ...

A parasitic fungus is creating so-called zombie spiders from the United Kingdom to Minnesota. Scientists say the fungus progressively eats away at the arachnids, leaving behind only crusty white ...