Spiders

Pests

A brown spider with banded legs is commonly noticed indoors and outdoors in many regions. The term usually refers to several brown-colored spiders whose legs show alternating li...

Spiders

If you see a black and white spider with red spikes, you are most likely looking at a velvet ant (a wasp, not a spider) or a spiny orb-weaver, such as Gasteracantha species. The...

pest-species

Spiders in eastern Oregon are a component of the region’s arid and shrub-steppe ecology, where they function as predators and prey within local food webs. This guide covers ho...

fauna

Arizona’s dry climate, varied habitats, and proximity to Mexico support a diverse arachnid fauna. This guide covers the most frequently encountered spiders and scorpions, with...

wildlife

You can briefly and calmly hold a wolf spider only if it remains still and you use low-risk handling practices, but most people are better off observing from a distance. These l...

Spiders

A black shiny spider with white spot on back is commonly an orb-weaver in genus Argiope, such as Argiope trifasciata (banded garden spider). These spiders build vertical, circul...

Nature and Wildlife

Spiders on the Oregon coast are common, ecologically valuable, and often misunderstood arachnids that help regulate insect populations and indicate environmental health. This gu...

pest-control

An electronic spider repellent is any device that claims to discourage spiders using sound, vibration, light, or electromagnetic fields. This evergreen explainer covers the most...