House Spiders: Why You Shouldn’t Kill Them

Spiders: Less Dangerous than Some Other Insects
Spiders living in France pose virtually no danger to humans. In comparison, each year, around fifteen people die in the country from wasp, bee, or hornet stings. No spider bites, however, have ever caused any deaths. Fear of spiders is therefore largely unfounded when it comes to the health risks they pose.

Why avoid releasing spiders into the wild?
Some people are tempted to move spiders found in their homes and put them back outside. However, for some species, this decision could be fatal. House spiders are often adapted to specific living conditions and do not always survive outdoors. Some of them are no longer found in the wild and only live in human dwellings.

If their presence bothers you, rather than killing them or putting them out, it is better to move them to a place in the house such as the garage or the cellar, where they can continue to play their role without invading your living space.