On a warm, dry summer day, some of my plants’ leaves had a sprinkling of light dots. Some were turning an unhealthy, ugly bronze color. The underside of the leaves revealed webbing, indicating that ...

A newly identified fungus in Northern Ireland appears to manipulate spider behavior, eerily turning them into “zombies” before their demise. Named Gibellula attenboroughii in honor of naturalist Sir ...

There aren't many people who will view a spider as a welcome visitor in their home, but did you know you should never squash them in your quest to banish them? As our entomologists explain, not only ...

With Halloween coming up, I thought it would be a good time for some spider talk. I have always been a spider fan and certainly tossed my fair share of helpless insects into Argiope garden spider webs ...

When it comes to household pests, spiders are the number one culprit. And despite your best efforts at knowing how to get rid of spiders, you’re probably wondering why they keep coming back. Not only ...

It’s common to find spiders in our homes during the winter. While some spiders are in our homes year-round, others which normally live outside come in from the cold this time of year, increasing the ...

University of Guelph provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Guelph provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. On farms, spiders are important ...

As temperatures drop in winter, numerous pests seek refuge indoors to escape the cold. Animals have a natural drive for warmth, and the readily available food sources in human homes make this a common ...