When temperatures drop, critters outside may come into your home looking for warmth. If you see more spiders than usual spinning webs in neglected corners, tiny cracks, or other undisturbed spots, you ...

Herbs and essential oils are often touted as spider deterrents, but science tells a more nuanced story about which methods ...

Fear of spiders is a real thing. A survey of 1,000 Americans by Insight Pest Solutions found that 20% considered spiders to be the most frightening pest of all, with women rating themselves at a 5.6 ...

Do you ever wonder why spiders seem to have a knack for finding their way into our homes? It's like they have a homing beacon set directly for our cozy living spaces. Spiders are drawn to our homes ...

She "freaked out" after finding this potentially deadly creature in the package. — -- A woman says she made a potentially deadly discovery inside a package of grapes she bought from a Walmart ...

Studies have shown that spiders are averse to some scents—using them in your home means spiders will find a new spot to live. These scents include peppermint, lavender, tea tree, basil, and thyme, ...

Learn why “spider season” and deadly Sydney funnel-web season are different, and how to stay safe when spiders are on the move.

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