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The worst part about being a dude in a relationship with a woman is that we're societally required to take care of any and all spider control issues. And that sucks. Spiders send shivers up my spine and make me wanna scream like a little girl. Too bad. Killing spiders is my duty and I don't take it lightly. In this article, you'll find descriptions of some the more common and most terrifying spiders, links to articles dealing with them specifically, and a plethora of information on getting rid of spiders of all types.
My wife's family are country people who spend their free hours hunting down meals in the woods. They are very aware of the dangers of ticks, more so than most because one of them contracted Lyme Disease, just one of the five frightening diseases ticks can pass to humans. I've directed my in-laws to Jonathan's article on getting rid of ticks, and they - experienced woodsmen all - were very impressed.
There's a good chance you've been misinformed about chiggers. Which would be fine if that misinformation didn't lead people to devise elaborate home remedies that, once you understand why they can't possibly work, are actually kind of hilarious. So before you start slathering yourself with petroleum jelly, read Jacki's article. She'll set you straight. Better yet, she'll give you sound advice for soothing itchy chigger bites and avoiding them in the future.