The way gardeners view insects has come a long way in the past few decades. The importance of pollinators and the natural pest control provided by beneficial insects is increasingly recognized as many ...

There are two kinds of spiders that make webs indoors during the winter, and both are quite common. And neither is native to ...

The tell-tale signs that autumn is here are clear to us — the days are getting shorter and temperatures are decreasing. We take this as a sign to pull out our winter woollies and think about turning ...

Huge, colorful Joro spiders are making their way up the East Coast and will likely reach the D.C. area, bug experts say. While Joro spiders are harmless to people and pets, their size and presence ...

Q: I hate spiders. I get more and more of them in my house each year. I even bought some of those things that are like bumpy green citrus-smelling fruit, called “spider chasers.” I paid almost five ...