If you squish a spider, this doesn’t just cost the arachnid its life, it may take an important predator out of your home.

Though eliminating the unwelcome spider may bring about tranquility, this will only last a short time as experts say to prepare for an influx of other bugs creeping and crawling their way in.

Spiders are natural predators of the bug world, capturing pests within your home that might otherwise be scuttling about and laying eggs.

Pests like cockroaches, mosquitos, earwigs and even clothing moths could make a comeback in your home if there are no spiders.

Spiders also eat other spiders too, so you could end up with even more moving in pretty quickly after you got rid of the last one.

Even though almost all spiders are venomous, only a few can cause serious harm to humans. Most spider bites are not harmful to humans because their fangs are too short or fragile to penetrate human skin.

How to get rid of a spider safely

If you do spot a spider and really can’t stand the thought of it, there are many ways you can safely move the spider on without causing it any harm.

Try capturing it with a jar and then release it outside.