A spider on the Canary Islands lost half its DNA but gained more genetic variety. Scientists say this changes how we ...

It's a quiet autumn evening. You're enjoying some TV, when an unscripted movement catches your eye. A large house spider ...

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, we’re officially entering autumn season. While this is a great time of year for many, autumn is also the start of the spider season in Ireland, ...

Motorists are being urged to place conkers in their vehicles this September, or they could face fines of up to £2,500. As we bid farewell to summer and welcome the autumn months, drivers are being ...

Householders are being given tips about the best ways to get rid of spiders from their homes. During the autumn months, spiders are searching for places to keep warm and sheltered. This often results ...

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If you’re one of the 63 million Americans who went hiking last year, chances are you’ve found yourself needing to go, with no toilet in sight. Aside from personal inconvenience, why is this such a big ...

Small bird sitting on someone's front porch - Devilino/Shutterstock A lazy afternoon on the patio can quickly turn sour when you notice an unsightly splatter right in the middle of your favorite ...

Spider egg sacs can appear different, depending on the spider species. Spiders prefer to lay their egg sacs in out-of-the-way, low-traffic, and dark spaces. Removing spider sacs is easy, and it only ...

Q: I have snailseed vines in several of my beds. I have tried pulling them out, spraying them with a weedkiller, and tying them off with a plastic bag to deprive them of air. Nothing has killed them.