Balmy weather and blooming flowers brought by the beginning of spring are joined by an invasive spider species that has only continued to spread over the past decade. The Joro spider is native to East ...

Joro spiders, large colorful arachnids from East Asia, are back in Georgia. Pest control companies report dozens of recent calls to remove their webs. Experts say they aren’t dangerous but are drawn ...

The Joro spider, an invasive species from East Asia, was first seen in Georgia in 2014 and has since spread to other states. Female Joro spiders are large with vibrant yellow and blue-black markings, ...