House spiders, often misunderstood, coexist with humans, providing natural pest control by preying on insects within our ...

The number of times I have walked into a spider web is pretty comical. At first, I saw them as a nuisance during my forest ...

Every bug has a place in the garden, whether it's feeding wildlife, helping improve your soil, or eating bugs they could ...

Slingshot spiders rely on good vibrations to catch supper The tiny ray spider uses launches its web to grab its prey out of the air. Though common practice in the superhero world, this ability is ...

Yard debris can be another attractive invitation to spiders, according to Emma Grace Crumbley, entomologist at mosquito ...

Everyone loves the world’s most famous jumping spider, Lucas. While we’ve seen this adorably animated arachnid dance, sing, and play, there’s one more thing he’s capable of: eating. The jumping spider ...

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

Arachnid architecture. On most orb webs, the threads that serve as spokes are stiffer and aren’t sticky. Once the structural supports are in place, the spider starts on the outside and spirals ...

Inside your home, spiders are working for you—eating bugs like flies and gnats. Without them, those pests might take over. How to coexist with spiders (without losing your mind) ...