Spiders in the News

FAIRFAX, Va. (May 1, 2014) – While they usually hide in corners behind a web, spiders have recently been making headlines from Pennsylvania to California.

  • SCPR.com: Invasive brown widow spiders are pushing out black widows
  • KOAMtv.com: Be on the lookout for Brown Recluse Spiders; 10 facts about this spider
  • KIIItv.com: Portland Officials Warning of Venomous Brown Widow Spiders

Both the Brown Recluse spider and the Brown Widow spider are venomous and are active during the spring, summer, and fall.