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

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 ...

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

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 ...

If you have been on edge dodging spider webs around your home, you are not the only one. The Upstate is reporting increased ...

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

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 ...

Joro spiders spreading across Georgia, U.S. You've probably seen them around your house. The large yellow and black spiders are all over currently, and they're spreading fast. They aren't a bad spider ...

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 ...

Massive Joro spiders have popped up everywhere in Georgia, but professors may have found a way to control them.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Research from Georgia Gwinnett College suggests that the invasive Joro spider in Georgia may carry a bacteria that could help control its population. The study, led by Dr. James ...

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 ...