Spiders are arachnids, a class of arthropods closely related to scorpions, mites, and ticks. With over 45,000 species, ...

It’s a season of renewal, a period of awakening and growth, also known as spring. But if spring means a new start for humans, it can mean the same for non-humans. As temperatures rise and windows and ...

While black widows, known for their potent venom, may seem intimidating, these spiders are typically not aggressive and fatalities from their bites are exceedingly rare. It's important to remember ...

Black widow spiders strike fear into the hearts of many people. You've probably heard that the small black spiders with the distinctive red hourglass under their midsection can kill you with one bite.

Pests like spiders and scorpions are staying active longer than usual across the Southwest this fall, including Southern Nevada, due to ongoing mild temperatures [1]. This extended warmth delays the ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — With triple-digit temperatures in full swing, it’s hard not to notice the increase in bugs as they make their way into homes across Tucson. Rose Rathbun is no stranger to ...

Although an animal’s common name often helps describe its characteristics and/or relationship to other animals, common names can be misleading. One arthropod reported from the periphery of the Rolling ...