Posted on Oct 30, 2021
Millions of large Asian spiders take hold in Georgia
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel They sure are colorful...
..."Experts say the spider is not a threat to humans, or pets such as dogs and cats, and won’t bite unless threatened.
Nancy Hinkle, also an entomologist at the University of Georgia, said Joro spiders kill off mosquitos and biting flies, as well as brown marmorated stink bugs, which damage crops.
“This is wonderful. This is exciting. Spiders are our friends. They are out there catching all the pests we don’t want around our home.”...
..."Experts say the spider is not a threat to humans, or pets such as dogs and cats, and won’t bite unless threatened.
Nancy Hinkle, also an entomologist at the University of Georgia, said Joro spiders kill off mosquitos and biting flies, as well as brown marmorated stink bugs, which damage crops.
“This is wonderful. This is exciting. Spiders are our friends. They are out there catching all the pests we don’t want around our home.”...
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