How worried should tri-state residents be about the much-talked about Joro spider invasion? Here's an answer to some frequently asked questions and concerns.
It a worst nightmare for some: Giant venomous flying spiders making their way up the East Coast, and they are expected to arrive in New York and New Jersey this summer.
The creepy crawlers aren’t native to the U.S., coming to the area from Asia in recent years. And while they are indeed venomous, they do not pose any real risk to humans and pets. Basically, the spiders won't be getting to the New York and New Jersey area on their own. They move the quickest by getting a ride on something else."They’re hitchhikers, so it all depends how they get here," said Russell Sieb, owner of NJ Pest in Flanders. "They got here from Asia through containers."
Joro spiders will pretty much eat any insect that gets trapped in its web — which includes the spotted lanternfly.
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