Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

Spiders are beneficial to the environment. Fear of these insects is common, but—believe it or not—most spiders cannot hurt humans. However, the brown recluse spider is a dangerous exception. The ...

One of the most common signs of spider mite infestation is yellowing leaves. The pests suck out the chlorophyll, resulting ...

As temperatures drop, encounters with venomous spiders like the black widow and brown recluse increase. Experts explain the ...

Spider mites are attracted to many different plants, both ornamental and edible. The heavy stippling on the leaves and the bleached, bronzy coloring on the beans are typical of a heavy infestation.

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — There upwards of 3,700 species of spiders in the United States, and more than 500 of these live in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. But which of these ...

While roughly 3,000 species of spiders are found throughout the U.S., very few pose a direct threat to humans. Spider bites are rare, and medically significant incidents are even less common, ...

Ok my wife thinks she knows about this spider but does not know what it is. I ask for you help in identifying the spider. The 5th picture appears to be a different species of the 2nd spider. I think ...

Bug bites are common and can come from bedbugs, mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures. Many bites require nothing more than wound care at home, but others require medical attention. Share on ...