ATLANTA - With weeks still to go before Halloween, a creepy crawler has made its return to Georgia: the Joro spider.

What we know:

Experts say residents should expect to see the large, brightly colored spiders in webs around homes and neighborhoods this fall. One pest control company in Henry County reported receiving about 70 calls recently from homeowners seeking help removing Joro spider webs and nests.

While the spiders may look frightening, experts say they are not aggressive toward people. Pest professionals recommend limiting bright lights around doors and entryways, since those lights attract the insects that Joro spiders feed on.

Facts about the Joro Spider

Scientific name & origin — The Joro spider is Trichonephila clavata , native to East Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Tai

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