What they look like: Big, brown and hairy, the wolf spider resembles ... Block access to you home as you would with American house spiders. Also, don't leave clothing and shoes on the floor.

From the innocent daddy longlegs to the harmful brown recluse, here are the most common house spiders, how to identify them, and when to worry about a bite, according to entomologists.

These spiders are brown to dark brown and have long legs. They build irregular webs in and around buildings, particularly in dark, undisturbed areas. Southern house spiders are nocturnal hunters ...

Spider identification expert Stuart Hine explains why we see more spiders in autumn, and what you should do if you spot one. False widow spider bites have been a hot topic in recent years, along with ...