Look away now if you're not a fan of spiders. This summer's hot weather has reportedly led to an explosion in numbers of the false widow spider - and they're set to invade homes this autumn.
The spiders have been multiplying in numbers, reports LeicestershireLive, having enjoyed breeding during the recent heatwaves. The species is thought to have originally arrived in Britain a century ago having stowed away on ships from warmer climes. And it's been hassling arachnophobes ever since.
Although bites from the false widow can be painful, that it usually the only symptom. It generally lasts around 12 hours and rarely more than 24. It can feel like a wasp sting.
