Common house spiders (Parasteatoda tepidariorum) and their tangled mass of silken cobwebs require little introduction. After all, they're quite common across the contiguous U.S. Although their looks ...

Come across a spider nest while spring cleaning? Most are good neighbors. Quiet. Free pest control. Brown recluses, however, are best appreciated at a distance. You will have to address the issue ...

If you’ve been encountering more eight legged creepy crawlies in your house lately, then chances are you’re not alone. As seasons change and temperatures swing, it’s normal for spiders to begin making ...

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 ...

Fear of spiders is a real thing. A survey of 1,000 Americans by Insight Pest Solutions found that 20% considered spiders to be the most frightening pest of all, with women rating themselves at a 5.6 ...