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Joro Spider Invasion: Tracking Sightings and Benefits

4/11/2026

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The Joro spider, an invasive species in the United States, was first spotted in Georgia in 2014.
It has spread to California, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
The Joro spider is not dangerous to humans or pets.
It helps pest control by eating mosquitoes.
The University of Georgia launched Jorowatch.org to track sightings, with most reports from Georgia.

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Story summary

The Joro spider, an invasive species in the United States, was first spotted in Georgia in 2014.
It has spread to California, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
The Joro spider is not dangerous to humans or pets.
It helps pest control by eating mosquitoes.
The University of Georgia launched Jorowatch.org to track sightings, with most reports from Georgia.