Experts Debunk Hype Around Joro Spiders' Spread

Despite alarming headlines, the colorful arachnids pose no significant threat to humans or pets.

Joro spiders, native to East Asia, have been slowly expanding their range in the U.S. since 2014.
The spiders are large and brightly colored but are not dangerous to humans or pets.
Media reports have exaggerated the threat, likening it to the 'murder hornets' scare of 2020.
Experts emphasize that Joro spiders are shy and unlikely to bite unless provoked.
The spiders' spread is gradual, and they are not expected to reach the Northeast for decades.