Oregon is home to at least 500 species of spiders, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Over a dozen of them are commonly found in and around your home. And one of those is possibly the ...

You’ve probably come across more spiders or have even walked straight into spider webs recently, and that’s because the spider season in western Washington has begun. Well, kind of. Although spiders ...

For the majority of the year, native spiders take up residence in our homes and gardens, but tend to stay out of sight (and, cucially, mind). It's only in autumn, when the weather takes a turn, that ...

Every summer, like clockwork, the giant house spider emerges from the shadows. From July through September, males abandon their damp basements, sheds and storage closets, venturing boldly into ...

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: among the 3,500 spider species calling America home, only a handful can ...