Joros don’t typically pose serious threats to humans. But their autumnal abundance does appear to be the source of significant irritation for local residents—something that David Coyle, an ...

She’s got long legs, a chic yellow outfit and menacing twinkly eyes. But don’t worry … she won’t bite. Or will she? Over the past year, the massive Joro spider has made headlines as it expanded its ...

This invasive spiderling is floating its way along the East Coast of the U.S., and scientists are left wondering just how much damage they might cause.

The Joro spider, which hails from East Asia, was first spotted in Maryland in 2010. The spider has since been confirmed in several counties across Middle Tennessee.

A new study from Clemson University, believed to be the first controlled bite study of its kind, tested whether Joro spiders ...

Fake spiderwebs are a sign that Halloween is around the corner, but it's the real ones that are catching the attention of many Georgians. You've probably seen the massive spiderwebs and the large, ...

The 2025 Joro Spider Spotting Contest is underway, inviting participants to report sightings and submit photos of Joro spiders until Oct. 12. Participants can win fame, glory and exclusive stickers by ...

NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — A research team from the Oxford College of Emory University is studying the Joro spiders in North Georgia to understand their impact on the local ecosystem. The team, led by Dr.

You have likely noticed there is a new spider spreading across the upstate, the non-native Joro. There has been quite a buzz ...

If it’s too late to avoid a collision, slow down as much as possible to minimize damage.

An associate professor of forest health and invasive species at Clemson University recently co-authored two papers addressing ...

Predators increasingly use new technology like AI to take advantage of kids, including images, voice changers and digital masks to hide their identities.