The diving bell spider (Argyroneta aquatica) is the only spider species known to live almost entirely underwater. This is ...

Outdoor spiders are hard at work, devouring home and garden pests such as ants, flies, mosquitoes, aphids, and thrips. It’s estimated they kill 400 to 800 million metric tons of prey worldwide ...

Keep plants away from drafty windows, doors, radiators, and vents during winter. "Sudden temperature swings stress spider plants and can cause leaf damage even if watering is correct," says Aviles.

Fall is the time of year that most arachnids reach maturity and are full-grown, which may account for why you're noticing them more often in your home. But experts advise to leave them be. Spiders are ...