Forever vacuuming messy spiderwebs from dark corners? A family of cellar spiders has likely taken up residence in your ...

What does a funnel-web spider look like? If you're still struggling to identify a funnel-web spider, this spider identification app should be able to help. Mouse spiders can be as dangerous as ...

Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you ...

The importance of identifying and treating bug bites and stings, which range from minor nuisance to life threatening, can’t ...

The false widow spiders (Steatoda spp.) form a group of species that, because of their general resemblance to the much more notorious black widow spiders (Latrodectus spp.), can cause concern when ...

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 ...

Spinning and weaving spiders capture prey by snaring flying insects, including flies, mosquitoes and gnats, in their sticky webs. The easy-to-identify black and yellow garden spider (Argiope ...

Mosquitoes and spider bites can be very uncomfortable for humans and pets, and if they get severe, proper medication is required.