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Ever since a laboratory in the Arizona desert lost control of a giant spider in the 1955 thriller, “Tarantula,” spiders have starred in many a horror film. Why are spiders so perfect for scary movies? Even at their smallest, these arthropods often have a way of sending a chill up your spine. The American Psychiatric Association reports that 10% of people in the United States have phobias, 40% of which are bug-related phobias (spiders included).
Check out our infographic about this freaky fear:
Seeing spiders in your home? Give Ehrlich a call at 877-463-9671 or contact us online today. For more information about spiders, please see our spider control page.
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