Giant spiders headed for the East Coast this summer.

spiders. According to recent reports, these massive arachnids are making their way towards densely populated areas, causing concern among residents and authorities alike.

The presence of such large spiders poses a potential danger to public health and safety. With their venomous bites and aggressive behavior, these creatures could easily cause harm to unsuspecting individuals. It is imperative that measures are taken to prevent any potential incidents from occurring.

 The large and vividly colored Joro spider, with its 4-inch-long legs enabling it to glide through the air, might reach as far north as New Jersey this summer, New Jersey Pest Control warned earlier this year.

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," the company said. "The potential for these spiders to establish populations in new regions raises questions about how local ecosystems will respond and adapt to their presence."

These are spiders used to tropical and semi-tropical weather, but as the climate gets warmer, they are making the trek north along with other insect species.

“Expect some Southern species like many other species of insects that basically evolved in more southern latitudes to simply move further north because our winters are more mild now, and perhaps down the road they’ll be able to survive in climates such as Maryland’s,” Raupp said.

The bottom line: the colorful spider is nothing to fear and should be admired, Raupp said.

Ridge says if they do make it to CT, the earliest sightings would be in 2029.

She worries people may confuse them with the similar-looking yellow garden spider already here in the state.

“They’re pretty similar, similar enough to not to tell them apart at first glance,” said Sherman.

Barbara Repetsky, a gardener, has no issue telling the two apart.

North America... Barring some unforeseen circumstance, we expect the range of these things to continue expanding, likely to the north, and we’ve already seen that with some populations in Maryland."

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Sarah H

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