Dangerous Spiders are beneficial creatures since they capture and consume many pest insects.
Spiders are beneficial creatures.
Because they feed on large quantities of insects, they should be tolerated as much as possible in the home and garden. Spiders are not insects. Insects have six legs. There are over 3,000 species of spiders in the U.S. and only a small number of these are dangerous to people. Cases of Mistaken Identity People often think they have been bitten by a spider when the culprit is actually a flea, tick, mite, or even a disease condition.