Hot take: I think you should let spiders live in your home. They're typically harmless, and—like bats—can help out with pest control around your property. Plus, I'm not a fan of killing ...

In the diverse world of arachnids, black widow spiders, scientifically categorized in the genus Latrodectus, stand out for their distinct appearance and the notorious potency of their venom. But you ...

Nicholas Brandley didn’t think so, and embraced the study of black widow spiders ... While widows are indeed among the most venomous arachnids in North America, Brandley, who now teaches ...

Insects, bugs, spiders and other arachnids are around all year ... repellants and bathing after exposure. If bitten by a black widow, collect the spider, if possible, and seek immediate medical ...

The false widow spiders (Steatoda spp.) form a group of species that, because of their general resemblance to the much more notorious black widow spiders (Latrodectus spp.), can cause concern when ...