The itsy bitsy spider is not itsy nor bitsy. The Joro spider is large, colorful, and taking over America.
It started in a small town in northern Georgia after piggybacking on a shipping container from Japan. It slowly grew its presence until seeing a major population spike in 2020. In 2021, it covered north Georgia and found its way into the Carolinas. Now, it is establishing itself across the East Coast and entire South.
Here are some silly joro spider jokes for you.
Whack!
