With Halloween coming up, I thought it would be a good time for some spider talk. I have always been a spider fan and certainly tossed my fair share of helpless insects into Argiope garden spider webs ...

Groups of spiders could be used as an environmentally-friendly way to protect crops against agricultural pests. That's according to new research, led by the University of Portsmouth, which suggests ...

Spiders are often referred to as insects, but this is incorrect. Although spiders and insects belong to the same massive group of invertebrates with jointed legs and exoskeletons (arthropods), spiders ...

Learn how certain flies, wasps, spiders, and other beneficial garden insects can keep garden pest populations in check and strengthen your backyard ecosystem. Our gardens are home to many natural ...

As temperatures drop in winter, numerous pests seek refuge indoors to escape the cold. Animals have a natural drive for warmth, and the readily available food sources in human homes make this a common ...

University of Guelph provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Guelph provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. On farms, spiders are important ...

If there is any one sign that suggests fall is around the corner, it is a sudden influx of spiders in your home. Not a fan? Experts say you should try clove oil for spiders. This all-natural scent ...

Worried about spiders in your home? Natural, low-impact methods offer effective solutions. From peppermint oil sprays and vinegar solutions to citrus peels and cedar wood, these techniques leverage ...