The noble false widow spider is one of the world's most invasive arachnids. It was first seen last year in Porirua, and has ...

The noble false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis), already considered one of the world’s most invasive arachnids, has ...

Imagine cruising down a quiet Florida backroad, windows cracked, music playing, maybe sipping your morning coffee—and then a ...

Brown recluses are small spiders known for venom that can cause swelling, blistering and a fever in humans. If you’re unsure ...

A desperate dad is warning Brits to be careful around false widows as he was hospitalised after performing DIY surgery on an agonising spider bite. Rob Bendelow was staying at his partner's house in ...

How to identify and treat a mosquito bite. Symptoms of mosquito bites vary from one person to the next, but include an itchy, inflamed bump that forms a few minutes after being bitten, a painful ...

If you experience these symptoms alongside a bite, go to the hospital and bring the spider for identification if you can, ...

Discover more about "Britain's most venomous" spider - the noble false widow, from where you'll find it in the UK to how dangerous it is.

Summer is here, and so are the bugs. Every summer, insects and arachnids alike seem to come in swarms. Spending time outside ...

Cicada season may be over, but another pest emerges right after. Here's how to prevent possible bites and rashes from oak ...

A mature cat-faced spider could bite and pinch, but generally will not break the skin. ... Symptoms include painful muscle cramps. Seek medical attention if bit by a black widow.

The Mayo Clinic lists symptoms of the early stage occurring three to 30 days after an infected tick has bitten you.