The management of widow spiders is much like the management of any other pest spider, but extra care should be taken regarding medically relevant species such as widows.

In the December 2023 return of NPMA BugBytes, the NPMA team discusses their own graduate research on tawny crazy ants, spider bacteria, and red headed flea beetles.

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The Ig Nobel Prize awards, particularly Dr. Richard Vetter's recognition for studying arachnophobia among entomologists, reveal that even experts can fear spiders. A survey of 41 entomologists showed varying degrees of fear and negative experiences with spiders, highlighting the paradox of their phobia towards eight-legged creatures despite their expertise with six-legged insects.