The garden spider is a very common type of spider that lives all over the Northern Hemisphere. They live in various outdoor habitats, so chances are good that you’ve seen one before without realizing ...

Looking to learn spider facts, including which spiders are lurking in your garden? The three most common garden spiders in North America are the black and yellow, silver and banded. While you might ...

All habitats depend on predators to keep things in balance. Your garden is a habitat full of wildlife, and while predators like the praying mantis and the ladybug tend to be celebrated, there’s ...

Howard Garrett Should we be concerned about the spiders we see around the house? Yes and no. There are basically two spiders in this part of the country that can hurt ― brown recluse and black widow.

I think I spotted a false widow spider in my garden and now I’m worried about being bitten. Are there any precautions that I ...

Whether you believe the nearest spider is three feet away from you or ten feet away at all times, it's safe to assume they're nearly everywhere. Spiders are everywhere There are about 46,000 described ...

Spiders get a bad rap. Many people go to great lengths to avoid or get rid of them. Is it their otherworldly appearance? A concern about being bitten by a poisonous type or simply the idea of “creepy, ...

All habitats depend on predators to keep things in balance. Your garden is a habitat full of wildlife, and while predators like the praying mantis and the ladybug tend to be celebrated, there’s ...