Insects and spiders are important elements in the food webs of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. With declines in their biodiversity, the food supply for birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and small ...

Although intimidating, wolf spiders are usually harmless.

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They’re drawn to food and shelter.

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Know why they were already living inside, which species are genuinely house-dwelling, and the pest control role they play.

Two natural scientists at Macquarie University, working with an evolutionary specialist at the University of New South Wales, all in Australia, have found that imperfect mimicry in spiders and insects ...

In recent years, the news has been full of reports of invasive pests that range from annoying to dangerous. One such invasive pest was the Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) which was first reported ...

Do you remember growing up and seeing Daddy Long Legs for the first time? That teeny tiny oval body with those super, long string-like long legs protruding from that little body. Definitely creepy ...

For most people, spiders aren’t welcome house guests. If you’ve noticed an increase in the number of spiders inside your home, the best spider repellents can help keep these pests outside where they ...

Cute and clever, these tiny spiders are a favorite of many arachnologists. See what makes jumping spiders so special, including their intelligence, appearance, and affability. Most of us spare little ...