Source: MODERN FARMER, 4/1/22

Joro spiders, a species native to Asia, are expected to invade the East Coast come May, according to recent research from the University of Georgia.  The spiders, which first crept their way into the country in 2013, previously stayed mostly within the southwest region of the US. But new research suggests their population will spread significantly this year. Millions of them.  While the big, brightly colored spiders may be terrifying to arachnophobes, they are actually harmless to both animals and humans...

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