Spiders are eight-legged arthropods that can become nuisance pests when they are found around residences and businesses. There are an estimated 35,000 species of spiders worldwide, with about 2,500 species found in North America.More>>

California approves amendments for additional nuisance pests, stored product pests, bed bugs, cockroaches and pre-construction termite treatments.More>>

Spiders are gifted, fascinating creatures, no doubt, and they're as patient and persistent as they are diverse. They also happen to be major pests to American households and businesses alike.More>>

Queen Creek, Ariz., experienced an exceptional amount of rainfall in 2005. A typical rainy season in Arizona usually consists of wet weather in February, however, last year steady rainfall started in February and didn't really end until April.More>>

A London family was surprised to find a deadly black widow spider in a bag of organic red grapes, according to a recent article from the London Free Times.More>>

Editorial Director Frank Andorka watched an overflow crowd get ant and cockroach educations.More>>

High roach and cricket populations lead to a rise in black widow spidersMore>>

An LA entomologist encounters black widow spiders in school accountsMore>>

Females are the winners in spider studyMore>>