Giant, flying spiders headed to the northeast: Everything you need to know
A skin-crawling new species of spiders called Joro spiders are headed to the northeast in states like New Jersey and New York. NJ Pest’s Russell Sieb breaks down everything you need to know about the giant, flying species.
And if you’re a Jersey resident, be on the lookout, because experts say a Joro spider invasion is imminent.
The colorful creepy crawlers measure 4 inches long with 8-inch legs, and they can fly!
Winds carry the spiders thanks to a “ballooning” technique, which will drop them into the New Jersey and New York area over the next two months.
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How big can they get?
Joros are native to East Asia, but have recently become an entrenched invasive species in the American Southwest.
“As the Joro spider invasion continues its northward trajectory, the possibility of their arrival in New Jersey later this year has heightened concerns among residents and authorities alike,” New Jersey Pest Control said.
What will happen if you come into contact with a Joro spider?
“Just a redness and soreness in the area, yes and that’s the most common,” he said.
“They can be very large and intimidating but it’s an outside pest. The chances of them getting inside is not in their nature,” said the NJ Pest Control owner.
“Just like any insect, it’ll do what it can to protect themselves. So if you see it, I wouldn’t bother it at all,” said Sieb.
