Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

If you fear black widow spiders, you're not alone. Knowing how to identify one can help you to take the right course of action in the event of a sighting.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hot take: I think you should let spiders live in your home. They're typically harmless, and—like bats—can ...

As temperatures drop, encounters with venomous spiders like the black widow and brown recluse increase. Experts explain the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While some of nature's creatures are welcome additions to your garden, such as pollinators like ...

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A few reports of black widow spiders across East Texas are bringing with them a warning to be careful. “Black widow spiders, they’re kind of a solitary type of spider. They ...

For the first time in about a decade, Kansas State University entomologist Jeff Whitworth is answering calls about the black widow spider. “Right now, the black widow can be found around out-buildings ...

So, why am I talking about spiders in December? The main reason is now that it’s finally a bit chilly outside, we aren’t the only ones seeking a warm place to get out of the cold. Some of them are ...

No one likes to talk about them, yet they are always there. The eight-legged critters are not particularly pleasant to look at or hold but are present in our lives nonetheless. The most common reasons ...

Are spiders a scary omen of doom, or just a great helper? It might just depend on whether you're a human who hates mosquitos, or the mosquito itself. In 2017, scientists found that all of the spiders ...

Black widow spiders: Everyone’s heard of them, not only because they’re poisonous but also because of the female’s lurid propensity to widow herself by killing and eating her mate. Unknown to many, ...