Depending on your perspective, seeing a joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting ...

Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you encounter one.

Spiders creeping you out? Don’t let them run you out of your house this fall. Check out these easy ways for Georgia ...

It's not surprising the strikingly large, colorful spiders native to Asia have reached the national park. What does it mean for the native ecosystem?

While it may be a nightmare for anyone with arachnophobia, the invasive Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is quite docile and, if given the choice, will run rather than attack. It also doesn’t have ...

Earlier this year, scientists predicted the species would soon spread up the East Coast, and in September, six Joro spiders were reported near Philadelphia, and a single pregnant female was reported ...

Earlier this year, scientists predicted the species would soon spread up the East Coast, and in September, six Joro spiders were reported near Philadelphia, and a single pregnant female was reported ...

Enter Joro Watch, a digital Joro spider monitoring and data collection program created by the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia. The Joro spider ...

Tis the season for spooky stories, and just in time for Halloween, the spider that news headlines have described as “giant,” ...