the black and yellow garden spider is not considered harmful to people and helps reduce nuisance insect populations. The spider may bite if startled, but the venom won’t hurt people and ...

Mosquitoes and spider bites can be very uncomfortable for humans and pets, and if they get severe, proper medication is required.

Now she is raising awareness of the dangers of such bites with ... season for spiders. Ms Edwards was first bitten in August when she was clearing out the summerhouse in her garden.