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

  • Written by Matt Bertone, Extension Associate in Entomology, North Carolina State University
He comes in peace.Matt Bertone, CC BY-ND

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...

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