Invasive spotted lanternflies have a taste for grapes—what does that mean for wine?
For the first time, the insects have been recorded in New York’s wine country, but bug-sniffing dogs could be a critical tool to stop the spread.
Word from the Smokies: Exotic joro spider discovered in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded its first joro spider sighting on Oct. 17. The spider was found in Cades Cove in ...
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Are Joro spiders venomous? Huge, colorful species found in the Smokies, what to know in Tennessee
These massive spiders have been making headlines over the past months as they expand their presence in the United States. Now ...
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Exotic joro spider discovered in the Smokies. Is it a problem? | Word from the Smokies
Depending on your perspective, seeing a joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting experience or an alarming emergency. These creatures are strikingly beautiful ...
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Joro spiders may look frightening, but they are not spooky | Here's why
ATHENS, Ga. — Heart racing and blood pumping, October is the time of year to celebrate all things spooky -- but this is one fright Georgians can't seem to escape: Joro spiders. These large ...