Joro Spiders: Big, Harmless, and on the Move | Atlanta News

Joro spiders are spreading across the Southeast — from Georgia to Alabama — building giant webs up to ten feet wide. Don’t panic: they’re harmless to humans, rarely bite, and even their bites are mild. Only the young spiders balloon on silk threads; adults stay put. Scientists urge people to report sightings via apps or email to track their spread, especially in places like the Great Smoky Mountains. Don’t kill them — it’s illegal in parks and could mess up research into how they affect native spiders. And if they’re near your home? Just gently relocate them with a broom. 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/7e4ffa1082917c71