As their name implies, brown recluse spiders are reclusive — Whitworth describes them as shy — and often go unnoticed as they ...

Don't reach for a shoe the next time you find a spider in your home. Squishing some types of spiders can create even bigger ...

Jeff Williams, with Integrity Pest Control, said there are simple steps homeowners can take to keep them out of houses, ...

Before you go exploring in your backyard, you should definitely take some precautions because two small yet deadly spiders ...

Spiders don’t carry diseases, the way ticks and mosquitoes do, and in the United States, where thousands of species of spiders live, there are only a few venomous types that cause concern — notably, ...

The brown recluse spider goes into homes when it is extremely hot or wet over a long period of time, experts said.

The brown recluse spider goes into homes when it is extremely hot or wet over a long period of time, experts said.

As a recovered arachnophobe, I am very familiar with many of the ridiculous spider myths. Spider myths can stem from their ...

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We gathered 11 deadly creatures that roam Texas, and some that can even be found in your home or swimming pool.

Household spiders are generally not dangerous, but to keep your mind at ease, follow this cheat sheet of the most common home and garden spiders.

While most critters are relatively harmless, some can be dangerous, if not deadly. Be aware of these animals as you head ...