One orange cat is a resident bug catcher. He loves catching bugs, and he's actually very good at it... Until he isn't. When ...

Key Points Diatomaceous earth can kill spider mites by drying them out, but it only works on areas they touch, like soil—not ...

Spider mites are common household pests that infest crops and houseplants. Learn more about what spider mites eat, why you get them, how to get rid of spider mites, and more.

The web the spider is using to catch the first firefly, and many more, is just the typical two-dimensional spider web many people may recognize in Halloween decorations, said Vetter, who is one of ...

Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. Scientists now know some spiders are smart enough to do both, bringing fresh meaning to the famous quote from poet Sir Walter ...

As June ends in the Mountains, I have seen the typical activities of the natural world during this month: songbirds fledging, ...

Entomologist Sarah Han has always been into spiders. "I grew up in California and there are a lot of black widows," says Han. "I would keep them as pets. One day, one of them escaped. That's a ...

Web spiders are beneficial arthropods that feed on many harmful insects. Learn more about the signs of web spiders, health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.