Here’s how to avoid these deadly spiders ” (sacbee.com, May 28) It’s notable that your article, “Is it black widow season in California? Here’s how to avoid these deadly spiders” cites no fewer than ...

If you see a few black widow spiders in your yard or your garden shed and don't want to kill them because, you know, that's their habitat, Graham-Tye suggests spraying a mixture of peppermint ...

Some black widow spiders thrive in warm, humid or tropical settings, while others can set up shop in dry, hot desert locations. Individual black widow spiders tend to look for dark and quiet areas ...

Black widows are small to medium-sized spiders with shiny black bodies. The females can easily be spotted by their distinctive red or orange hourglass-shaped marking on the underside of their abdomen.

A black widow spider with an egg sac. The spider can be found in every state other than Alaska. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images "And unlike bees and wasps, they do not leave their dwelling to ...

Black widows are small to medium-sized spiders with shiny black bodies. The females can easily be spotted by their distinctive red or orange hourglass-shaped marking on the underside of their abdomen.

They’re helping you, not hurting you.” Editor’s note: This article was updated at 5:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, to correct that the red hourglass shape is on black widow spider’s abdomens.