Hobo spider season is approaching, but scientists and doctors are advising people not to freak out. "You should be cautious, but we don't have to panic," said Helen Atthowe, a horticulturist at the ...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - You might be seeing a lot more hobo spiders around your home lately. That is because it's their mating season, which runs from June to October. These spiders are fairly ...

Just as the weather starts to turn, the spiders begin to come out. Spider season has arrived for western Washington. “I moved from a place that had its fair share of different, more dangerous spiders, ...

With the weather damper, the leaves brighter and the skies grayer, Seattle and the surrounding areas have fully thrown themselves into autumnal weather, but with this comes the region’s infamous ...

Imagine feeling excited about wearing that beautiful dress you stored away for a special occasion. But when you take it out, a spider jumps out. How upsetting! With over 2500 species found in North ...

In last month's column, I blithely stated that the hobo spider, formerly known as the aggressive house spider, acquired its species name, agrestis, from its aggressive attack habit. That concept has ...