'The DMV needs more spiders' said no one, ever. But a new kind is on its way, experts say.
In case you need time to mentally prepare, the critters probably won’t be here for a while. Plus, data so far shows they are harmless - but still a sight to see.
The Joro spider's golden webs took over yards all over north Georgia in 2021, and now some DMV residents could be next.
Since its emergence down south, the spiders — which originated in Japan — have been spotted in South Carolina. Entomologists expect it to spread throughout the Southeast through its method of weaving web-parachutes to get around on gusts of wind.
WUSA9 spoke to an expert about what to know about the bright crawlers and their cobwebs before they land.
First of all, the spiders are harmless. They won't hurt you, your pets or your lawn — based on early data.
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/spiders-joro-dc-maryland-virginia/65-4521eaf0-4cad-41bc-959d-821525eed1b9?
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They eat mosquitoes... I'm all for them
Their webs are works of art and quite resilient
I think they're cool.
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... Punish them with a vengance.
Yellow jackets are ruthless.
They bit my ears a few summers back.
We do nor speak well of one another.
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