Although spiders are harmless, a build up of webs on garden lights over time can be unsightly and make the space look unkempt. The experts recommend switching to warm LED lights, which are less likely ...

If you are bitten by a large, black spider in Australia, the medical advice is to treat is as an emergency. However, not all ...

But sometimes, what the eyes gaze at isn't a songster but an eight-eyed yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia). The black and yellow-mottled female garden spiders look especially fetching ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen ...

False widow spider bites have been a hot topic in recent years, along with reports of bumper crops of house and garden spiders, and news that city spiders are getting fatter. Warm weather contributes ...

Although they are extremely small, red spider mites can build up to enormous numbers in the right conditions, making them one of the most destructive pests in the garden. They can ruin foliage, ...

A sprawling 'garden city' development totalling 15,000 homes in Kent has been brought to a halt due to a small colony of ...