Original sentence: If it becomes necessary to remove a spider's funnel web, it is prudent to do so by gently sweeping it away with a broom.Killing all spiders by using insecticides can result in the proliferation of a single species when its competition disappears.The best protection against hobo spiders in one's home is probably the presence of other spiders that will compete with them for territory and food
Edited sentence: Eliminating all pests with insecticide not only rids the home of food source for these spiders, but eliminates the spider as well.If it becomes necessary to remove a spider's funnel web, it is prudent to do so by gently sweeping it away with a broom if you wish to live and let live, or spray it with a common household insecticide if your safety conscious.Killing all spiders by using insecticides can result in the proliferation of a single species when its competition disappears....".Then there are others who understand that the risk of leaving spiders alone -- which have been shown to cause serious harm to humans, especially young or elderly, and/or pets -- is just not worth it.This subject is controversial as there are spider lovers (and anti-insecticide folks) who will claim that: "...the best protection against hobo spiders in one's home is probably the presence of other spiders that will compete with them for territory and food