October is almost here, bringing with it the spooky season of Halloween. While you may enjoy ghost stories and haunted houses, you definitely don’t want any real-life creepy crawlies invading your home. Here’s a rundown of some of the spookiest…
Arachnids, members of the class Arachnida, are sometimes regarded with fear and disgust due to their appearance, habits, and venom. However, these eight-legged critters play an important role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. In this article, we'll explore…
Not long ago, researchers in North Carolina conducted the first ever study that explored indoor insect and spider populations. The study found that insect and spiders populations within houses are much larger than previously assumed, and all houses contain a…
As far as many people are concerned, there is nothing to like about spiders. No other animal group on the planet looks quite like spiders. An arachnid’s multiple legs, eyes and two fangs is enough to cut a frightening picture.…
It is always exciting when scientists discover new species of insects and animals. Just knowing that we have found a creature that we didn’t know existed before is mind-boggling. But, what can make these findings even more fun is when…
Seven New Species of Spiders Have Been Named After Beloved Fictional Spiders in Fantasy Literature A Brazilian research team chose to further immortalize several literary fantasy classics by naming seven new species of spiders they discovered in caves in northern…
Sexually Starved Spiders Invading Your Home!? It is officially spider mating season, so you might want to be on the lookout for randy spiders (probably male) invading your home in search of females. Spiders so big that they can literally…