G iant false widow spiders are set to start entering people's homes in weeks and experts have warned people their bite is ...

Black widow spiders, or Latrodectus mactans, are a type of venomous spider species known for their shiny black torsos and the red hourglass-shaped marks on their abdomens. Each year, more than ...

Anti-venom shortage for black widow spider bites may be ending The drug has been in short supply for years. It treats the bite, which, while almost never fatal, can be extremely painful.

The spiders are not aggressive, but may bite if there is accidental contact. A spokeswoman for the BPCA said: "Requests for False Widow pest control call-outs tend to peak in October.

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GIANT spiders with a 'wasp sting' bite are set to invade UK homes as the summer's wet weather created the 'perfect breeding ... which belong to the same family as the deadly black widow spider, ...

Giant false widow spiders are set to start invading UK homes in the coming weeks as mating season begins, experts have warned. The warm and wet conditions this summer have provided the perfect ...

GIANT spiders with a 'wasp sting' bite are set to invade UK homes as the summer's wet weather created the 'perfect breeding ... which belong to the same family as the deadly black widow spider, ...

Enormous false widow spiders are set to invade homes across the UK over the coming season as mating season begins. Experts are warning the giant insects, which are relatives of the deadly black ...