These giant spiders are invading Georgia and making big yellow webs. Here’s what to know about them and how to deal with them ...

The Joro spider, which hails from East Asia, was first spotted in Maryland in 2010. The spider has since been confirmed in ...

Massive Joro spiders have popped up everywhere in Georgia, but professors may have found a way to understand their population ...

Joros don’t typically pose serious threats to humans. But their autumnal abundance does appear to be the source of ...

If you have been on edge dodging spider webs around your home, you are not the only one. The Upstate is reporting increased sightings of the Joro spider, an invasive species native to East Asia.Female ...

A new study from Clemson University, believed to be the first controlled bite study of its kind, tested whether Joro spiders ...

Don't panic, but these live here now and you're going to keep seeing them every fall as long as you live in Georgia. Joro spider. Carly Mirabile, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org On top of ...

The 2025 Joro Spider Spotting Contest is underway, inviting participants to report sightings and submit photos of Joro spiders until Oct. 12. Participants can win fame, glory and exclusive stickers by ...

ATLANTA — As the crisp days of fall settle in, Joro spiders are making their presence known across Georgia. These large, vibrant yellow and black arachnids have become a staple sight in many backyards ...

ATHENS, GA — It’s peak season for Joro spiders in metro Atlanta, and University of Georgia researchers are asking residents to help track their movements. Through an initiative called “Joro Watch,” ...