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Virginia jumping spiders ID guide: tan, bold, magnolia green, golden, and zebra jumpers, when they show up in Northern Virginia, and why none are dangerous.
The weevils Virginians actually find: rice and granary weevils in the pantry, black vine weevils indoors in summer, acorn weevils in fall, and tree weevils.
The biggest spiders in Virginia, with pictures and real measurements. See which giant species you actually meet here, and which ones are worth worrying about.
Only two spiders in Virginia are a real medical concern. Learn to identify black widows, what a bite actually does, and which scary look-alikes are harmless.
Maryland has four rat species, but only two get into houses. See how to tell them apart, where rats are worst in the state, and what keeps them out for good.
Mouse droppings are 1/8-1/4 inch, dark, and pointed at both ends. Learn how to identify them, what they mean, and how to clean them up the right way at home.
Rats in Virginia come down to five species, and only two get into houses. See how to tell them apart, where each one lives, and what keeps them out for good.
The 12 spiders you actually see in Virginia Beach, with pictures. Learn where each one lives, from marsh edges to porch lights, and which one is truly venomous.
Yes, fire ants are in Virginia. See the 18 counties and 15 cities in the state quarantine, how far north they've spread, and what to do if you find a mound.
Yes, Virginia has 16 tick species and a few bite people often. See which ticks live where in VA, when they're active, and the diseases VDH tracks each year.
