Joros don’t typically pose serious threats to humans. But their autumnal abundance does appear to be the source of ...

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

The Joro spider was first detected in Georgia 11 years ago, leading many to assume the species first entered the country here.

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 ...

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

Don't panic, but these live here now and you're going to keep seeing them every fall as long as you live in Georgia. Joro spider. Carly Mirabile, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org On top of ...

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

Massive Joro spiders have popped up everywhere in Georgia, but professors may have found a way to understand their population ...

Joro spiders, large colorful arachnids from East Asia, are back in Georgia. Pest control companies report dozens of recent calls to remove their webs. Experts say they aren’t dangerous but are drawn ...

ATLANTA — As the crisp days of fall settle in, Joro spiders are making their presence known across Georgia. These large, vibrant yellow and black arachnids have become a staple sight in many backyards ...

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Georgia may not have been the original entry point for the invasive Joro spider after all. While the state was long believed to be the epicenter of the species’ spread in the U.S ...