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In reply to the discussion: People should stop killing spiders for no good reason. [View all]Flaxbee
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I feel the same way. I leave them alone, even if they're in my house, unless they are of the black/brown widow/brown recluse variety. And even then I hate to kill them - they're serving their purpose doing the thing evolution wanted them to do -- I don't want any human or cat in the house bitten, but I still just hate to kill anything.
Anything. Well, except for ticks - specifically because they pose a significant health risk. We struggle with their presence because we have 5 cats, two of whom go in and out - Advantage is good at controlling ticks and fleas but doesn't totally eliminate them, unfortunately.
I will escort anything out of the house if I can catch it. Even with ants, I'll remove whatever is attracting them and let them leave of their own accord, which they will do. Remove the tasty cat treat, or cracker crumbs, whatever -- give the ants an hour or so and they're in retreat.
Now, I've never had a roach problem or an infestation, which would be a different matter. But spiders get a pass from me. The knee-jerk reaction to kill spiders just irritates me - it is irrational and I think humans (especially liberals) who pride themselves on progressive, rational thinking should examine their behavior.