Critters consuming species that contain deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm's way.

A new study from Clemson University, believed to be the first controlled bite study of its kind, tested whether Joro spiders ...

Massive Joro spiders have popped up everywhere in Georgia, but professors may have found a way to control them.

If you have been on edge dodging spider webs around your home, you are not the only one. The Upstate is reporting increased ...

Creepy, crawly critters have long served as sources of phobias — from their slimy and scaly skin to spindly, sneaky legs.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Research from Georgia Gwinnett College suggests that the invasive Joro spider in Georgia may carry a bacteria that could help control its population. The study, led by Dr. James ...

Can a black widow spider bite kill you? Yes. It's one of the deadliest spiders on earth. According to information from Ohio State University, the venom can be 15 times more potent than a rattlesnake's ...

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 to native spiders.

Outdoor spiders are hard at work, devouring home and garden pests such as ants, flies, mosquitoes, aphids, and thrips. It’s estimated they kill 400 to 800 million metric tons of prey worldwide ...