Should I kill spiders in my home? An entomologist explains why not to

By: Matt Bertone, North Carolina State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 1, 2025

Words: 609

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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I know it may be hard to convince you, but let me try: Don’t kill the next spider you see in your home.

Why? Because spiders are an important part of nature and our indoor ecosystem – as well as being fellow organisms in their own right.

People like to think of their dwellings as safely insulated from the outside world, but many types of spiders can be found inside. Some are accidentally trapped, …

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