A yellow garden spider sits in a circular web along a wooden backyard fence near a brick wall in McKinney, Texas.
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A yellow garden spider sits in a circular web along a wooden backyard fence near a brick wall in McKinney, Texas.

A yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) sits in a stabilimentum-lined web on a wooden fence along the exterior of a home in McKinney, Texas, in August. While beneficial predators, their large webs near walkways and doors can create nuisance webs and startle residents. Professional exterior service can remove webs and apply targeted treatments to keep high-traffic areas clear.