On nearly every plant, a whole world unfolded. In that world, spiders are the apex predators — the sharks and lions of the ...

Spiders often get a bad rap in the garden, seen as creepy crawlies to be feared and removed. However, these eight-legged arachnids play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy garden ecosystem.

"I could already imagine spider mites taking over the whole garden," he said. In the Reddit post, which has received over 19,000 upvotes, he joked that he received a "free Halloween makeover" from ...

False widow spider bites have been a hot topic in recent years, along with reports of bumper crops of house and garden spiders, and news that city spiders are getting fatter. Warm weather contributes ...

where yellow garden spiders, scientifically known as the Argiope aurantia, will produce the smell of female moths to lure male moths in for an easy meal. Is there a myth you'd like to bust?

I have always been a spider fan and certainly tossed my fair share of helpless insects into Argiope garden spider webs as a child. Spiders are one of the garden’s most effective allies in ...

House spiders are descended from species that come from the Mediterranean or North Africa, which is why they like living in our warm, dry homes and won't be found building webs in the garden.

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