The bright contrast of yellow and black on a spider may make it look very scary, but most do more good than harm. Here's how to identify friends and foes.

Mild soap works wonders! Mix a few drops of fragrance-free dish soap (around ½ teaspoon per litre of water) and gently wipe down affected leaves and stems with a soft cloth or sponge. This smothers ...

While tick bites increase every summer, with another small spike in the fall, 2025's numbers are the worst since 2019, ...

According to pest experts, you should never squash spiders in your home, or you’ll risk creating an infestation in your home.

Dihonov says the only way to truly deter spiders is to minimize the insect activity around your home. “No prey means no food for them and they will move away searching for it. So pest-proofing your ...

California has its share of spiders, but which ones are dangerous? Here are 10 common brown spiders in California.

The spread of the brown recluse spider across new habitats in North America marks a significant ecological event. As residents and ecologists alike confront the challenges and implications, accurate ...

A local charity, Give Like a Mother, is urgently seeking donations to support families in Brown and Clermont counties.

Brown recluses are small spiders known for venom that can cause swelling, blistering and a fever in humans. If you’re unsure if you have any in your Kansas home, Kansas State University entomology ...

SALEM, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Richard Wayne Striker, born on March 28, 1990, in Salem, Ohio, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

When Michigan landed its 12th commitment in the 2026 recruiting cycle, it was in a fascinating way. Columbus (OH) St. Francis de Sales RB Jonathan Brown, the 'l ...