This spider’s markings and body shape hold the clues to its identity. Take a closer look and see if you can name the species.

Get up close with a spider that may look harmless but could have a bite you don’t want to experience—learn about its risks.

A newly published study co-authored by University of South Florida alum Louis Coticchio and USF integrative biologist Deby Cassill challenges long-standing assumptions about the brown recluse spider, ...

Saharan Africa, over 300,000 people are envenomed each year, leading to over 7,000 deaths and almost twice as many ...

William J. Baerg was a naturalist, entomologist and teacher who served as head of the Department of Entomology at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for 31 years. His research on black widow ...

Run a dehumidifier, since cellar spiders thrive in moist areas. Use natural repellents with scents that spiders loathe, such as peppermint, cinnamon, and citrus. Keep up with outdoor maintenance; trim ...

SA’s leading scorpion expert Jonathan Leeming educates Phalaborwa residents on sting prevention, first response and when to ...

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Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in animal health, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for the use of NexGard® ...

Arachnologists point to the same hidden spider zones across risk states, where stored clutter and storage spaces invite ...