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Extension Entomology

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Spiders

–by Dr. Jeff Whitworth, Dr. Holly Schwarting and J.R. Ewing

 

 

Many spiders are reaching maturity this time of year and numerous species stretch webs everywhere trying to catch a few insects before cold weather sets in.  Although large, and to many frightening, most are totally harmless and all are beneficial by eating other insects including mosquitos and flies which are currently numerous.

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