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The Joro spider, Trichonephilia clavata, is making recent headlines as people talk about its potential to spread around the United States. Below are the top five things to know about the Joro spider.
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Learn to identify two common venomous spiders in Alabama, the black widow and the brown recluse. Tips for minimizing negative encounters with these spiders are also discussed. Avoiding Venomous Spiders of the Southeast Spiders are one of the most feared groups of animals on the planet. Even the word spider may bring to mind images of hairy, vicious creepy-crawlies. This bad reputation is not ...
The brown recluse spiders are pale tan to brown, with uniformly colored no-spine legs. Female bodies range in size from 10 to 15 millimeters (about 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch) and have a leg span over 25 millimeters (1 inch). Males are generally half the size of females. They molt a shed skin stretching out on a flat surface (figure 3).
In case of an imminent outbreak situation, harvest the crop timely and clean up all plant residue. In large high tunnels, shut down crop production in phases when spider mite threat is high. Natural rainfall helps reduce spider mites in open field crops. Biological control agents. Spider mites have several natural enemies (predatory mites).
Citrus has long been thought of as a low-maintenance crop. Though this crop is relatively low input, it is not hands free. Regular and timely scouting can keep the maintenance input to a minimum. This guide will provide you with a key to identify insect pests and diseases that may impact your production and beneficial insects that frequent the orchards.
Colorful images help you learn to identify different kinds of snakes found in Alabama, including rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, copperheads, and coral snakes.
Scorpion Management in Residential Homes. Scorpions are arachnids, meaning they have eight legs. They also have a set of front pinchers. The scorpion species native to Alabama are typically 2 inches (5 cm) or less in length. They naturally find their way into homes; therefore knowing facts about these creatures can make encounters less distressing.
Auburn Extension Specialist for Wildlife, Dr. Wesley Anderson will talk about the creepy critters that live in Alabama. Spiders, snakes, scorpions and more! Address: 1018 Madison Ave. Mont...
For success in your butterfly garden, learn about butterflies—identify theadults and caterpillars, their food preferences, and where they live.