Spiders are those unwanted guests who are sharing your space without paying rent. Spiders might not be everyone’s favorite roommates, but they’re definitely fascinating (and surprisingly helpful). But ...

Halloween may be over, but creepy crawlies like daddy longlegs and other spiders still haunt the hills and dales of Vallejo and Solano County. Despite their scary reputation, most spiders aren’t ...

The Joro spider is a giant among spiders, with females growing to the size of a human palm. People are worried about their spread, but here’s why the invasion isn’t as scary as it may seem. There are ...

Let's talk about the Joro spider. As you have probably heard by now, a large, yellow, invasive, flying spider is on its way to New Jersey. Originally from East Asia, Joro spiders have been spotted in ...

Joro spiders, those scary-looking critters that can apparently fly through the air when their giant webs are lifted by the wind, have been making big headlines in recent weeks — mainly because of ...

“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” For a moment I didn’t pay much attention to the large insect buzzing around me. It was one of those gentle spring days and ...

FREEDOM TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) – It’s one of the largest spiders in Ohio and experts say it’s been known to cause more than a few people to panic, so it’s no surprise a picture of one posted to a local ...

Spiders are both predators and prey, contributing to a healthy ecosystem. Here are some common spider predators.

Source: Nosferattus, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. This time of year, spiders receive a lot of attention for their creepier qualities. But Ximena Nelson, a biologist at the University of Canterbury in ...

Joro spiders are an invasive species heading up the East Coast toward New York City. These spiders are unique: They can use silk threads as a parachute and fly through the air. Fortunately, the Joro ...