Spiders often appear in homes for simple reasons, such as seeking shelter and food. Most of the species are not only harmless but also eat the insects in your home that you dislike.

Garages are full of dark corners and forgotten boxes, which makes them an easy place for certain spiders to settle in. Most keep to themselves and only bite if disturbed, but a few have venom that can ...

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For some people, the sight of a spider egg sac is incredibly unsettling. They may be tempted to immediately destroy or remove it from the home, assuming that the progeny that emerges will be dangerous ...

GAINESVILLE — As Halloween nears, Florida’s spiders are stepping into the spotlight, not as villains but as misunderstood heroes of the ecosystem, according to experts at the University of Florida.

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida is now in the midst of its creepiest time of year: “Spider Season.” That’s according to Dr. Lisa Taylor, an assistant research scientist for the University of Florida’s ...

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 ...

While the battle of eggs vs. egg whites continues in the nutrition world, there’s another to consider. Brown eggs vs. white eggs—which is healthier? Some choose the brand or type of eggs they want ...

There are over 40 spider species in Tennessee, but most are harmless and rarely bite humans. However, there are a few spiders that are considered medically significant, which means their venom can ...