As their name implies, brown recluse spiders are reclusive — Whitworth describes them as shy — and often go unnoticed as they spend their time in places where there is not a lot of human activity, ...

Household spiders are generally not dangerous, but to keep your mind at ease, follow this cheat sheet of the most common home ...

Hobo Spider (Eratigena agrestis). Adrian Tync, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons IIdentified by its brown color and herringbone patterns, the hobo spider is often misidentified as other less ...

Most spider species subdue dinner by injecting venom from their fangs. Feather-legged lace weavers swathe prey in silk, then upchuck a killing brew.

Researchers funded by the U.S. Navy have used gene-editing technology to make house spiders produce red fluorescent silk. This might seem like a quirky scientific novelty, but the breakthrough is ...

Learn to identify and treat dangerous spider bites with expert advice on symptoms, treatments and prevention methods for the most venomous species.

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

Hobo Spider: Commonly found in the Pacific Northwest, it can be identified by its brown coloration and distinctive markings.

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Fall is mating season for spiders, and while their sudden movements can startle a gardener, try to remember: They are beneficial, and they're after prey, not us.

The giant house spider is largely beneficial for helping control other, more dangerous pests, but here's how to tell it apart from other spiders.

Uncover the role of hobo spiders as unsung heroes in household pest control. Learn tips about their habits, their bites, and managing their population.