One of the most common phobias is that of spiders. Their eight legs and appearance generally provoke great fear. However, it’s advisable not to kill them. Find out why it’s best to keep these insects at bay.
While spiders can be frightening, it’s best not to eliminate them or use insecticides. On the contrary, these insects are best kept at home, or kept away if you have a phobia.
According to researcher and entomologist Matt Bertone, emilinating spiders is a serious mistake. Arthropods are an important part of nature, as well as our home ecosystem. This statement is based on the study carried out by the scientist and other researchers at the University of North Carolina (USA) and published in the journal PeerJ.
Spiders rid your home of pests
According to research, predatory arachnids help us get rid of certain pests in our homes. The study pays particular attention to pests that can multiply, such as mosquitoes, bedbugs, termites and fleas. From a health point of view, it’s much better to have spiders in the home than the latter.
There are different types of house spiders, such as cellar spiders (pholcidae, also known as “daddy longlegs”), parasteatoda tepidariorioum and brown recluses (loxosceles reclusa). These spiders form webs where they feed. So if you see a spider on its web, know that it’s ridding your home of insects.
How to get rid of a spider (without killing it)
There are many simple ways to chase spiders away without killing them. You can simply repel it with a repellent plant such as mint or lavender.
As a reminder, if you can’t stand having a spider in the house, don’t kill it. Catch it in a jar and release it outside. It’s sure to find another place to settle down and hunt insects.
How to keep spiders out of your home
Fight spiders effectively by following these simple rules:
Keep garbage, woodpiles, bricks and other outdoor structures tidy to prevent spiders from moving in.
Prune trees and shrubs so they don’t come into contact with your house. Not only are they ideal hiding places for spiders, but they also give them quick and easy access to the house.
Regularly declutter garages, basements and storage areas where spiders like to hide.
Make sure doors, windows and screens are sealed and intact.
Prevent the appearance of food sources for spiders (other insects).
Most spiders are not dangerous
