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Why you should never kill spiders in your home, according to an entomologist
The Independent • • science
Key Points:
- Spiders are common indoor inhabitants that play an important role in controlling pests and maintaining the indoor ecosystem by preying on nuisance insects, including mosquitoes.
- Most spiders found in homes, such as cobweb and cellar spiders, are neither aggressive nor dangerous to humans, and bites are extremely rare.
- Despite natural fears of spiders, many species have venom too weak to harm humans, and spiders generally avoid human contact.
- Instead of killing spiders, it is recommended to capture and release them outside to preserve their ecological benefits and avoid unnecessary harm.
- Having spiders indoors is normal and beneficial, and adopting a live-and-let-live attitude can help coexist peacefully with these arachnids.
