The Two Spiders You Absolutely Do Not Want To Find In Your Garden Or Yard

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

Spiders keep garden pests under control

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, ...

Shake out the sheets, these KY spiders creep indoors each fall. Are they dangerous?

Black widows, infamous for their shiny black bodies and the red hourglass pattern seen on adult females, deliver a painful ...
Tyler Morning Telegraph

Grant: Garden spiders are natural pest control

With Halloween coming up, I thought it would be a good time for some spider talk. I have always been a spider fan and certainly tossed my fair share of helpless insects into Argiope garden spider webs ...

I think I spotted a false widow spider in my garden - what should I do?

I think I spotted a false widow spider in my garden and now I’m worried about being bitten. Are there any precautions that I ...
Hawk Central

See a brown recluse in your home? Know how to reduce bite risk, get rid of a nest fast

Mississippi is home to over 30 types of spiders, including six venomous species. Brown recluses are often found indoors in undisturbed areas like closets, boxes, and shoes. Preventing infestations ...
Great Bend Tribune

Common spider in Kansas likely to go into hiding soon

Did you know that spiders are likely to be gone by Halloween? According to Jeff Whitworth a K-State Extension Entomologist.
Wicked Local

Here's how to identify the three most common spiders found in Massachusetts

WESTBOROUGH — Spiders give many people the willies, which is why they're often featured in Halloween décor. But experts say most spiders are not only harmless to humans and pets, but that they have a ...