False Widow Spiders on the Rise | Leicester News

False widow spiders are surging across the UK thanks to record-breaking heat, with searches for their bites up 5,000% and hospital admissions doubling in a decade. Though their bites are no worse than a bee sting, their numbers and spread are alarming experts. These eight-legged intruders aren’t sneaking in—they slip through tiny gaps around doors and windows. Stay safe by sealing cracks, trimming vegetation, reducing clutter, cutting outdoor lighting near entrances, and regularly removing webs. Keep them out before they find their way inside. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e27a81f15bfcf3a8