Mention the word spider and many people freak out. I don’t know what it is about these little creatures, but I do know that many people hate them. The majority of spiders are actually very beneficial, ...

While few spiders pose harm in the home, they can be a nuisance to control. There's no need to turn to toxic pesticides when trying to get rid of spiders—some solutions can be found right in your ...

Spiders are often referred to as insects, but this is incorrect. Although spiders and insects belong to the same massive group of invertebrates with jointed legs and exoskeletons (arthropods), spiders ...

Two spotted spider mites are extremely destructive pests of tomatoes and many other plants. Mites live on the backs of leaves and feed on sap and chlorophyll, causing multiple tiny yellow spots.

With Halloween coming up, I thought it would be a good time for some spider talk. I have always been a spider fan and certainly tossed my fair share of helpless insects into Argiope garden spider webs ...

Learn how certain flies, wasps, spiders, and other beneficial garden insects can keep garden pest populations in check and strengthen your backyard ecosystem. Our gardens are home to many natural ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Scientists uncover spiders that stay active in freezing winters using unique antifreeze proteins, offering new insights into ...

Though most people aren't the biggest fan of spiders, their silk is a biological marvel, and the silk of this species has been used to make works of art.