Spiders are some of the most common creatures we share our homes with. While they may seem scary at first, most house spider species are harmless and even helpful, keeping pest insects under control.

Most spiders are completely harmless, however, it's common for people to want to know how to get rid of spiders, because the fear most feel upon finding one scurrying around the house is palpable.

Spiders in your home may be harmless, but it is still good to be able to keep them away. Let's see together how to do it.

MOST spiders are totally harmless – but a select few can give you serious trouble if they bite. Complications from some of Earth’s deadliest eight-legged biters include painful erections, ...

Spiders are some of the most unsettling pests to spot in your home. One or two harmless spiders may not be an issue -- spiders are pretty effective at getting rid of other, less popular insects ...

So, if you see a spider, the likelihood is that it is just a harmless, common British spider ... So next time you find an unwanted spider in your house, please don’t kill it! Either leave it in peace, ...

You're more likely to spot egg sacs than the spider eggs themselves. Spider egg sacs (not "egg sacks") are small, round or teardrop-shaped bundles made of silk. They're often white, cream or pale ...

This story appears in the December 2011 issue of National Geographic magazine. Spiders in Focus Jumping spiders are ornamental and agile, widespread and harmless. Yet like many spiders, they're ...