There are nearly 3,000 spider species in North America alone, making identifying a common house spider difficult. Is it just a harmless little guy? Or a venomous predator waiting to pounce? More ...

A spider on the wall usually sets off the same little drama. A glass comes down, a piece of paper slides underneath, and ...

Spiders are those unwanted guests who are sharing your space without paying rent. Spiders might not be everyone’s favorite roommates, but they’re definitely fascinating (and surprisingly helpful). But ...

Spiders often appear in homes for simple reasons, such as seeking shelter and food. Most of the species are not only harmless but also eat the insects in your home that you dislike. Nevertheless, ...

They’re chasing shelter and food—and your house checks both boxes.

Researchers funded by the U.S. Navy have used gene-editing technology to make house spiders produce red fluorescent silk. This might seem like a quirky scientific novelty, but the breakthrough is a ...

Finding an unexpected eight-legged visitor scurrying across your living room floor easily disrupts a quiet evening at home.

As the summer heat tends to drive a handful of pests indoors, many South Carolina residents may find themselves sharing their homes with a less-than-welcome visitor: spiders. While most of these eight ...

Fear of spiders is a real thing. A survey of 1,000 Americans by Insight Pest Solutions found that 20% considered spiders to be the most frightening pest of all, with women rating themselves at a 5.6 ...