Learn how to recognize bite patterns, distinguish them from other insect bites, and know what steps to take if you suspect an ...

Brown recluse spiders are small and quite shy, but capable of delivering deadly bites. Learn about what to do if you get ...

Black widow spiders are a scary site and the venomous females bite when threatened. You'll need to gear up and use this humane method to safely remove them.

There are plenty of myths and misunderstandings about this leggy arachnid. To begin with, when people talk about daddy ...

Joro spiders have been spotted in areas across the county, but what are these invasive creatures? When will they be returning? Will they be expanding? While the Joro spider season, which spans from ...

Paul Hetzler discusses the many spiders that inhabit North America as well as the Adirondacks, though most are not venomous.

Giant Jorō spiders are spreading across the US at an alarming rate, as scientists warn of unknown impact on local ecosystems.

If you fear black widow spiders, you're not alone. Knowing how to identify one can help you to take the right course of ...

Although the word “spider” may elicit a “yuck” or an “ew” from many readers, the true nature of these oft-feared critters is not as icky as one might suppose. Arachnids provide essential services for ...

An Eastern Shore biologist is asking for the public’s help reporting sightings in Maryland of a bright yellow invasive spider ...

To fit more food in their stomachs, some flies try to reduce the liquid in what they have already eaten. They regurgitate ...

The pair took part in a conversation at the Academy Museum, timed to the Christmas classic's 35th anniversary.