They look cute, familiar or downright boring, yet these creatures quietly help drive a national injury toll that sends ...

William J. Baerg was a naturalist, entomologist and teacher who served as head of the Department of Entomology at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for 31 years. His research on black widow ...

You probably think of snakes as fearsome predators that sit near the top of the food chain. While that is often true, snakes ...

As Jessiah Hahs Brinkley and other insect enthusiasts lead the charge in challenging perceptions, the potential for ...

While exploring a meadow, I noticed something brightly colored moving through the dry grass. It turned out to be a yellow orb-weaver—a small, fast spider that's surprisingly aggressive when disturbed.

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, ...

This article highlights 10 states you may want to avoid if you don’t like these notorious, eight-legged creatures. From regions known for large, intimidating species to places where venomous spiders ...

Patricia Shields claims her landlord won't let her out of her lease, even though her apartment is infested with venomous spiders Courtesy of P.Shields A woman is suing her landlord, claiming that they ...

A woman is suing her landlord, claiming that her apartment was infested with spiders that bit her and led to the amputation of her toes. According to a lawsuit filed on Nov. 25 in Pinellas County ...

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