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Georgia Faces Joro Spider Surge: Join the Watch!

10/8/2025

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Georgia reports a Joro spider invasion from East Asia since 2014, with over 2,200 counted last year.
Females exceed three inches in leg span and lay up to 500 eggs by mid-October.
They pose no danger to people, pets, or crops, though ecological concerns remain.
A photo contest invites residents to document sightings for research. The Joro Watch runs Oct 6–12.

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Story summary

Georgia reports a Joro spider invasion from East Asia since 2014, with over 2,200 counted last year.
Females exceed three inches in leg span and lay up to 500 eggs by mid-October.
They pose no danger to people, pets, or crops, though ecological concerns remain.
A photo contest invites residents to document sightings for research. The Joro Watch runs Oct 6–12.