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 ...

ATLANTA — As the crisp days of fall settle in, Joro spiders are making their presence known across Georgia. These large, vibrant yellow and black arachnids have become a staple sight in many backyards ...

Have you walked face-first into a large spider web on your porch this summer? Of course you have. It could belong to a Joro spider, the large, yellow-and-black orb weavers. Atlantans are becoming well ...

ATLANTA — Not everyone would welcome a web of giant spiders outside their front door — but for Lee Guthrie, it’s a sight he’s grown to love. To the right of his porch, several Joro spiders have built ...

ATLANTA — Not everyone would welcome a web of giant spiders outside their front door — but for Lee Guthrie, it’s a sight he’s grown to love. To the right of his porch, several Joro spiders have built ...

ATHENS, GA — It’s peak season for Joro spiders in metro Atlanta, and University of Georgia researchers are asking residents to help track their movements. Through an initiative called “Joro Watch,” ...

The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S. "Joro spiders will likely continue to spread in the U.S., but they aren't the ...

Joro spiders have been spotted in areas across the county, but what are these invasive creatures? When will they be returning? Will they be expanding? While the Joro spider season, which spans from ...