(TNS) Temperatures are dropping, and in Lexington this week, frost is in the forecast, which means you’re likely noticing more bugs creeping indoors. On their tail: spiders searching for a meal, mate and cozy spot to spend the winter.

Kentucky doesn’t have many spider species that are truly dangerous to humans, but the cooler temperatures can create more conflict points.

Here’s what to know to reduce your chance of spider bites and how protect your home from becoming infested.

Which Kentucky spiders are most common in the fall?

Many common spiders reach maturity in the late summer or fall and leave their webs in search of a mate or warm place to wait out the winter. So if you’ve seen an uptick in large spiders in and around your home recently, that’s likely why.

According to Universit

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