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New study finds Joro spiders spreading quickly in eastern U.S.

The invasive species can be found Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. Sightings have also been reported in Alabama,...

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Fake cobwebs for Halloween threaten wildlife

With Halloween approaching, wildlife experts are warning people to not use fake cobwebs for outside decorations since it’s a hazard...

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Tips to prevent spiders in the fall

American Pest Control and National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are helping pest management professionals (PMPs) educate homeowners on spider species...

Zodiac signs as spiders

Check out what spiders match up with your zodiac sign. Do you agree with yours?

Forbes Home ranks pests by state

A recent list from Forbes Home shows the most common pests in the U.S.

Cooler weather brings out spiders

As the weather cools, customers may see spider activity in and around their homes. Lots of rain can cause insects...

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Top 20 ‘buggiest’ cities in the U.S.

Thumbtack, a home care app, revealed the buggiest cities in the U.S. based on data from millions of home projects...

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Top 9 infamous movie pest scenes

Take a look at some of the most infamous pest scenes in movie history.

Brown widow spiders tend to oust other widow species, study finds

According a new study, brown widow spiders actively seek and kill nearby black widows.

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8 ways spiders can be brought into homes

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Top 10 MyPMP.net stories of 2022

Editor-in-Chief Heather Gooch offers "color commentary" alongside these top news items of the year.

Orkin offers Pest Infested Pops this Halloween

Orkin is challenging the public to face their fears this fall by offering Pest Infested Pops in time for Halloween.

Spiders: What a tangled web they leave

Mark Sheperdigian, BCE, shares how eliminating spiders is only half the battle and how to brush down the webs to...

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Study: Do spiders dream?

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science by Daniela Rößler suggests that spiders dream while...

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PSU seeks public help with SLF study

As more studies surface, researchers are discovering that several animals like to make a meal out of invasive spotted lanternfly.