Joro Spiders: Friend or Foe? | Columbia News

Joro spiders aren’t the scary invaders they’re made out to be—new research shows they’re actually eating different bugs than native orb weavers, leaving those struggling spiders’ food sources untouched. While they may look intimidating and float miles on silk, these Asian newcomers aren’t stealing the spotlight or causing major harm to pets or people. In fact, trying to eradicate them could backfire by harming beneficial insects. So relax—they’re more nuisance than menace. 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/e9f92a0de6dd08fa