Invasive Joro spiders take over Georgia trees, but scientists may know how to control their spread

Massive Joro spiders have popped up everywhere in Georgia, but professors may have found a way to control them.
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Giant spiders are invading GA and making big golden webs. Here’s how to deal with them

These giant spiders are invading Georgia and making big yellow webs. Here’s what to know about them and how to deal with them ...

Invasive species of spiders in Georgia may carry bacteria that could help control its population

Research from Georgia Gwinnett College suggests that the invasive Joro spider in Georgia may carry a bacteria that could help ...

They’re Huge, They’re Creepy, and They’re Back—An Expert’s Tips for Joro Spider Season

Joros don’t typically pose serious threats to humans. But their autumnal abundance does appear to be the source of ...

Emory students, researchers hunt for Joro spiders in Newton County

A research team from Emory Oxford College is studying the Joro spiders in North Georgia to understand their impact on the ...
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New research suggests Georgia may not be the entry point for Joro spiders in the U.S.

The Joro spider was first detected in Georgia 11 years ago, leading many to assume the species first entered the country here ...
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Joro spiders invade the Upstate, impacting native species

If you have been on edge dodging spider webs around your home, you are not the only one. The Upstate is reporting increased ...