For the first time in about a decade, Kansas State University entomologist Jeff Whitworth is answering calls about the black widow spider. “Right now, the black widow can be found around out-buildings ...

North Carolina is home to nearly 700 spider species — but a few are poisonous and can cause painful injuries if you’re not careful. Most spiders are harmless, and it’s not uncommon to find the ...

A brown recluse is seen in this file photo. It is one of several species of spider you may spot inside your Kentucky home this fall. stphillips Getty Images Most spiders mature in late summer or fall ...

Are spiders a scary omen of doom, or just a great helper? It might just depend on whether you're a human who hates mosquitos, or the mosquito itself. In 2017, scientists found that all of the spiders ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Kansas entomologist says summer heat is bringing two notorious spider species into greater contact with people. Kansas State University’s Jeff Whitworth commented on brown recluses ...

Brown recluse spiders move in during the fall. Know where they live, keep them out of your home and avoid a bite. What you ...

I think I have brown recluse spiders. How can I be sure and what should I do? Mary W. — Tulsa Brown recluse, or "fiddle back," is one of the two spiders in Oklahoma venomous to humans (black widow is ...

Brown recluse spiders can get cozy in your home. Know where they live, get them out of your house and avoid a bite. What to ...