While trapping and releasing them in a suitable shed or outhouse is the quickest way to tackle the problem ... "Native spiders are not considered dangerous or a threat to health, but pest ...

Every autumn there are reports of false widow spiders becoming uninvited eight-legged houseguests in homes across the UK. But despite looking similar to the more dangerous black widows, all these ...

First up: spiders. There are around 40,000 species of spider and most are venomous. But, thankfully, only a handful pose a threat to humans. Including the male Sydney funnel-web spider.

If you think you have been bitten by a spider, here's how you can distinguish between dangerous and non-dangerous bites, and get the appropriate treatment in each case. What does a spider bite ...

Local live: read more Beds, Herts and Bucks stories here How dangerous are false widow spiders? The father-of-one has undergone eight operations since the infection and has been left with 40% ...

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.

False widows are about the size of a 50p coin and are the most dangerous spider species in the UK. Newham Council said it was working with the schools to ensure "children can continue to receive ...

While it’s a fact that most spiders are harmless and not venomous enough to pose a threat to humans, our instinctive fear is deeply ingrained, likely because they posed a real threat of some ...

This summer season, poisonous snakes and spiders are everywhere ... consult your doctor for additional advice tailored to your problem or situation.