Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPPHS) officials are alerting the public about the recent identification of a ...

Three ticks, confirmed to be of the blacklegged variety and commonly known as deer ticks, were found last year in Dawson and ...

Blacklegged ticks are extremely common in Northeastern United States. Recently, these ticks have steadily expanded into other ...

Studies have shown that spiders avoid certain scents. Learn more about smells that spiders and their insect prey hate to keep them away from your home.

Spiders known for elaborate circular webs have altered their spinning style in dark spaces to create apparent tripwires for walking prey. Those that make circular webs are known as orb-weavers ...

Got spiders? Don't fret — your kitchen already contains an arachnid-fighting arsenal. These common household items will get rid of spiders fast. BREAKING: Supreme Court unanimously rules against ...

Researchers have found evidence that a common North American spider species ... New research shows that some spiders living in cities somehow weave soundproofing designs into the fabric of their ...

Alabama is home to two of the most common venomous spiders in the U.S., including the most venomous spiders in the country. Learn about the two venomous spiders found in Alabama, how to identify ...

Here's a look at five common ones according to First Response ... in south Georgia Despite their classification as hunting spiders, they are generally the opposite of aggressive, usually running ...

These spiders are common in sunny areas with plants and on building walls. While they posses venom, bites from these spiders are usually harmless to humans, according to LaJaunie's Pest Control.

And even a nibble from a house spider can leave an uncomfortable welt. Here are some of the most common house spiders you might see in or outside of your abode, how to identify them, and whether ...