"Venomous Joro Spiders Set to Invade East Coast This Summer"

Concerns are rising over the invasion of the venomous Joro spider in the United States, with populations growing in the South and East Coast. While officials state the spiders are not harmful to people or animals and do not seek to enter homes, they may still pose a risk. URI professor Laura Meyerson advises removing their webs and relocating the spiders if found. The species is expected to reach New York and New Jersey this summer.