Spiders are creepy, crawly, jumpy critters with eight legs and a bad reputation. Most people see them and squish them without preamble. Some folks take the time to trap them and politely escort them out of the house. A jumping spider or any other common household arachnid is beneficial. @rising_with_mustangs Live and let live? Or something. #spider #jumpingspider ♬ original sound – adamnicholas84 Watching the little jumping spider in the video, you can see how adept they are at hunting. Even though the fly is roughly the same size, the little spider quickly immobilizes it. That little guy hiding in the corner of your shower thinks he’s your roommate. He doesn’t have money, but he pays his share of the rent by working on pest control for you. If you encounter a jumping spider, let them eat flies. In one year, a single spider can eat up to 2,000 other bugs, including roaches, mosquitoes, fleas, earwigs, and moths. In addition to controlling bugs, spiders also help with pollination. With declining bee populations, we need spiders to save the world. Gardeners welcome spiders, especially orb weavers. There is no better organic pest control available. There are over 45,000 species of spiders, and fewer than 30 of them are harmful to humans. Most spiders are harmless to humans; however, black widows and brown recluse spiders are very venomous and should only be handled by pest control professionals. Images from Wikimedia Commons here and here. Whether you have jumping spiders or other common household spiders, please be kind. Treat them like a roommate, not an invader. One of the most amazing animals to watch in nature is a spider wrapping an insect that is trapped in its web. The methodical precision is akin to watching a master craftsman working on an intricate project. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Unexpected Lessons: When Life Gives You Spiders… Let Them Eat The Flies! appeared first on InspireMore.