Meet the Joro Spider Invading DMV

Big spiders are invading the DMV — meet the Joro spider, a giant, harmless invader from Asia that’s ballooning its way up the East Coast. Found in Maryland, likely already in D.C. and Virginia, these tree-dwelling spiders aren’t dangerous to humans or pets, but they’re outcompeting native spiders and eating invasive pests like the spotted lanternfly. Spot one? Snap a photo and report it — your help tracks their spread and protects local ecosystems. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/6e8e2521cff5fd19