Why Spiders are the Most Feared Household Pest

While many pests provoke annoyance, spiders trigger visceral reactions rooted in primal fears. Understanding why these eight-legged invaders dominate lists of dreaded household pests requires unpacking cultural myths, biological realities, and psychological quirks that amplify their terror. The Deep-Rooted Psychology of Arachnophobia Arachnophobia affects nearly 5% of people globally, making fear of spiders one of […]