This invasive spiderling is floating its way along the East Coast of the U.S., and scientists are left wondering just how much damage they might cause.

Laurens County, South Carolina – During the classic spooky season plastic spiders greet trick-or- treaters in front yards and ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two new studies suggest an invasive spider spotted in Middle Tennessee is relatively harmless. The Joro spider, which hails from East Asia, was first spotted in Maryland in ...

Nature-made Halloween decorations looming around your porch? Well, you’re not the only one. Joro spiders are a massive invasive species invading the South, but how? Well, they’ve been around since ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Some creepy crawlers are back just in time for spooky season. Experts tell FOX Carolina News they’re seeing an increase in spiders this fall. One of the most ...

Fake spiderwebs are a sign that Halloween is around the corner, but it's the real ones that are catching the attention of many Georgians. You've probably seen the massive spiderwebs and the large, ...

NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — A research team from the Oxford College of Emory University is studying the Joro spiders in North Georgia to understand their impact on the local ecosystem. The team, led by Dr.

There are approximately 3,100 orb weaver spider species across the globe, but none of them pose any threat or harm to humans. Orb weavers are also not known to be aggressive spiders and would rather ...

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 ...

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Georgia may not have been the original entry point for the invasive Joro spider after all. While the state was long believed to be the epicenter of the species’ spread in the U.S ...

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,” ...

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 ...