Giant Venomous Flying Spiders Invading East Coast This Summer

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Giant Venomous Flying Spiders Invading East Coast This Summer
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Joro spiders, an invasive species from East Asia, are spreading across the U.S. East Coast and may eventually cover much of the country. Despite their alarming appearance and ability to "fly" using a technique called ballooning, they pose minimal threat to humans, causing only mild itching from their bites. The spread of invasive species like the Joro spider is exacerbated by global travel, shipping, and climate change.

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