Black widows are notorious spiders identified by the colored, hourglass-shaped mark on their abdomens. Several species answer to the name, and they are found in temperate regions around the world.

If you notice any of these signs of an infestation by a black widow (or any type of spider), consider reaching out to a pest ...

The brown widow spider (Latrodectus geometricus) is a lesser-known relative of the infamous black widow. The first brown widow spider was discovered in Los Angeles in early 2000. A member of the ...

But there could also be a simpler explanation — like reflexive responses to certain types of attacks. For now, there's a very practical takeaway: Black widows probably won't bite you ...