Spiders can be an unpleasant sight, but these two potentially dangerous species can really cause problems if they're in ...

October is not just spooky season but also mating season for spiders, meaning that the creepy crawlers are more prevalent in ...

Here are 10 standout spider species that bring both cool, spooky vibes and ecological value to the Sunshine State ...

Did you know that spiders are likely to be gone by Halloween? According to Jeff Whitworth, a K-State Extension Entomologist, four spider species common to Kansas are likely to be in hiding within the ...

I remember growing up under the tutelage of an affirmed arachnophobic. My father hated spiders. We all knew of his fear because it was so ingrained that it was impossible to hide. Mom was the one ...

Spiders get a bad rap. Many people go to great lengths to avoid or get rid of them. Is it their otherworldly appearance? A concern about being bitten by a poisonous type or simply the idea of “creepy, ...

Mississippi is home to more than 30 kinds of spider, but only a handful are dangerous. These creeping crawlers can be found across the state. But certain ones only live in specific places or dark ...

Spiders are the creepy-crawling stuff of nightmares for many homeowners, but in reality many common house spiders aren't as scary was you'd think. With that said, it is helpful to have some ...

When I see a garden spider, l recall a fellow graduate student who I came to know while doing owl research in Minnesota. On occasion, I would drop by her office which she shared with her husband, a ...

There are certain topics that we field questions on quite regularly at the Extension office each growing season. Unusually large insects fit this category, they are something that stop a lot of ...

If you're afraid of spiders, now is the time to stop reading. You won't want to know that the intimidatingly large Joro spider is becoming an increasingly invasive issue in the United States. If you ...