Huge & invasive spiders spreading around eastern US: Study

A new species of spider called the “Joro” is spreading to new states in the eastern US. These spiders are large, brightly colored, and have a unique way of getting around known as “ballooning”. Researchers at Clemson University have found that the Joro spiders are expanding beyond their original home in South Carolina and could soon be found in most of the eastern US. Despite their venomous nature, Joro spiders are not dangerous to humans and actually serve as pest control by feeding on insects.