Why you’re seeing so many spiders in Michigan right now

If you’ve noticed an increase in spiders lately, perhaps wrapping your porch up in web, there’s a reason. No, spiders have not increased in population, and no, they aren't plotting your demise. It's just that time of the year -- it's spider season! Spiders are most visible in late summer and early fall when males come out to mate. So, they're busy trying to date, which means they're probably too busy to crawl into your bed. That's good news!