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Buzz Clik

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74. Hunting for chiggers or ticks would be a fools game.

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Sat May 25, 2013, 01:02 PM

May 2013

I agree.

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Arachnophobia? It ain't just spiders. [View all] Buzz Clik May 2013 OP

I release spiders back outside mokawanis May 2013 #1

I once was on a tour of a prairie with a group of folks... Buzz Clik May 2013 #4

Same here. bunnies May 2013 #5

I let a common garden spider stay when he spun his (her?) webs near my 'puter. Doremus May 2013 #103

lol. bunnies May 2013 #110

Usually that's not a release, but an eviction and a death sentence. Silent3 May 2013 #46

All freakish 8 legged creatures should fear me. cherokeeprogressive May 2013 #2

LOL! Buzz Clik May 2013 #10

I don't kill them, I call someone to take them outside. polly7 May 2013 #3

I like that! I hope you don't have to hire anyone. Buzz Clik May 2013 #9

"A monster in her but"? Chiyo-chichi May 2013 #27

LOL! I am a dyslexic typist. Buzz Clik May 2013 #77

When my Dad was alive I'd call him at all sorts of odd hours. polly7 May 2013 #30

Fear of spiders is deeply seeded in our psyches. Buzz Clik May 2013 #78

I usually leave spiders, unless they're really big. Then I take them outside. Brickbat May 2013 #6

Frankenstein would be in a bad, bad way if he had a tick on him. Buzz Clik May 2013 #11

Spiders are useful BainsBane May 2013 #7

Finding a spider web on a remote window is often eye opening. Buzz Clik May 2013 #14

I have little spiders in my apartment. I used to kill them until LuvNewcastle May 2013 #41

Yep, me too defacto7 May 2013 #114

Kill the small ones. Run from the big ones. nt Pragdem May 2013 #8

.. Buzz Clik May 2013 #15

That's fake, right? enlightenment May 2013 #42

I really, really hope so. Or in some country far away. Buzz Clik May 2013 #45

I sure as hell hope that's a photoshop creation PlanetBev May 2013 #137

Oddly enough, for spiders it should be the other way around. PDJane May 2013 #79

I'm not a bug fan, but I take them outside when I can. Scorpions, RKP5637 May 2013 #12

My cat is a great seeker of scorpions in the house. He finds them quickly, for which I'm grateful. Buzz Clik May 2013 #17

I don't worry about many-legged critters. MineralMan May 2013 #13

Which kind of centipede? Buzz Clik May 2013 #18

That looks very similar. MineralMan May 2013 #26

Interesting cricket. Buzz Clik May 2013 #28

Here in Nevada, premium May 2013 #40

You forgot the Palo Verde beetle. enlightenment May 2013 #44

That too. premium May 2013 #50

I love cockroaches darkangel218 May 2013 #84

If you don't live in Texas, you are welcome to come and study them here LeftInTX May 2013 #87

Move to Mississippi on the Gulf Coast Aerows May 2013 #101

You're welcome to these. enlightenment May 2013 #121

NOT a vinegaroon, it is a solpugid - aka sun or camel spiders, wind scorpions Kali May 2013 #92

I'll take twenty of them Aerows May 2013 #102

those wind scorpions will take care of your roaches, for sure Kali May 2013 #104

Send me a bunch Aerows May 2013 #105

I don't have fire ants - does anything eat them? Kali May 2013 #106

As bad Aerows May 2013 #107

it is so freaking dry here it would be tempting Kali May 2013 #111

Football sized ant swarm Aerows May 2013 #113

Depends on the species Cirque du So-What May 2013 #16

Yep. That's my general philosophy. Buzz Clik May 2013 #20

Wolf spiders are scary looking, and they're pugilistic....but harmless. PDJane May 2013 #95

Taking spiders outside is a more cruel than just squishing them toddaa May 2013 #19

Okay. No way. Buzz Clik May 2013 #22

Trust me. Jamastiene May 2013 #63

I don't understand LittleBlue May 2013 #85

Youre wrong darkangel218 May 2013 #90

Roaches Aerows May 2013 #21

I would like to keep one as pet. i love them. darkangel218 May 2013 #93

Have at it Aerows May 2013 #99

I'm with you on the roaches. I HATE those damn things. PDJane May 2013 #96

I live in the South Aerows May 2013 #98

It's an anecdote Aerows May 2013 #100

I stayed in a Hotel in Florida......... PDJane May 2013 #108

I love lizards Aerows May 2013 #109

yep. PDJane May 2013 #115

Yes, that explains that Aerows May 2013 #116

immediate death unionthug777 May 2013 #23

I have lived in areas where the brown recluse thrives... Buzz Clik May 2013 #24

immediate corrective action unionthug777 May 2013 #34

Euphemisms are your friend! Buzz Clik May 2013 #36

I fear nothing, I love all living creatures. hunter May 2013 #25

Ecological balance in the house. Interesting approach. Buzz Clik May 2013 #31

We are overrun by Black Widows and Brown Recluse spiders, premium May 2013 #29

+1 Buzz Clik May 2013 #32

+1 Starry Messenger May 2013 #49

My wife was viciously attacked by a Black Widow spider on the right side of her face premium May 2013 #52

On the FACE. Oh HELL NO. Starry Messenger May 2013 #60

Thank you, premium May 2013 #64

ok, you're scaring me shanti May 2013 #66

Black Widow spiders are very adaptable arachnids, premium May 2013 #67

I remove insects from my home, take them outside, and wish them well. Zorra May 2013 #33

Yes, indeed. Buzz Clik May 2013 #35

I want to know why winter is coming has a problem with Buzz Clik, WTF? siligut May 2013 #37

Buzzophobia? Buzz Clik May 2013 #38

Maybe just a contrarian and YOU provided the option, lol siligut May 2013 #39

Oh, I agree. I invited the response. Buzz Clik May 2013 #43

I just think it is funny siligut May 2013 #48

I can see it now: "The Gallup poll on abortion rights was released this morning..." Buzz Clik May 2013 #140

More people would respond to polls if they were given that option siligut May 2013 #143

I'm a friend of the spiders rucky May 2013 #47

Spider escort service. Buzz Clik May 2013 #51

Ticks die. RedCappedBandit May 2013 #53

Scorpions are pretty threatening looking, but they run away given the chance. Buzz Clik May 2013 #55

Not fair to lump spiders and scorpions together. Avalux May 2013 #54

Just the other night Shankapotomus May 2013 #56

I sympathize completely. Buzz Clik May 2013 #71

I generally leave harmless spiders alone. X_Digger May 2013 #57

Perhaps you get convince one to pose for a spider beard pic Buzz Clik May 2013 #72

It's funny, I just found one I've not photographed before.. X_Digger May 2013 #89

Interesting hobby, identifying and photographing spiders siligut May 2013 #142

Rubbing alcohol.. X_Digger May 2013 #146

Wow, do you post any of your photos regularly? siligut May 2013 #147

Nah, my stuff pales in comparison to stuff posted there. X_Digger May 2013 #148

You'd have to be fool not to kill or remove scorpions. Marr May 2013 #58

Ours are the small, three inch variety. Buzz Clik May 2013 #73

You would need therapy if you ever visited the jungle that is my yard. Jamastiene May 2013 #59

I just ran into a really wonderful spider outside. Buzz Clik May 2013 #69

Exactly Aerows May 2013 #112

I release spiders back outside... Xyzse May 2013 #61

Do you have a reformation/retraining program for the spiders? Buzz Clik May 2013 #70

Well, as far as I know, once they are released Xyzse May 2013 #135

You don't find ticks and chiggers; they find you. nolabear May 2013 #62

Hunting for chiggers or ticks would be a fools game. Buzz Clik May 2013 #74

Unless you're looking in your own armpits. Ew. nolabear May 2013 #80

oh ffs people suck em w/ the vac attachment...voila! elehhhhna May 2013 #65

You think they won't crawl back out? Buzz Clik May 2013 #75

this is where the insecticide comes in or elehhhhna May 2013 #138

I have a few eight-legged roommates. They come and go as they please. Buns_of_Fire May 2013 #68

"What's wrong with you? You know damned well that spiders are addicted to juice!!!" Buzz Clik May 2013 #76

My dog loves to hunt spiders & other bugs. baldguy May 2013 #81

My daughter, when she, was just under two... Buzz Clik May 2013 #83

I hope you thanked her & gave it the serious attn that any gift from a little girl deserves. baldguy May 2013 #94

I don't mind spiders that live where I can't reach Scootaloo May 2013 #82

other - spiders are fine Kali May 2013 #86

Scorpions sure know where to hide!! LeftInTX May 2013 #88

Scorpion on the toilet paper is just wrong. Buzz Clik May 2013 #117

Any bug in my house has a zero life expectancy, RebelOne May 2013 #91

Yikes. That's worse than scorpions. Buzz Clik May 2013 #119

Bugs LostOne4Ever May 2013 #97

Fortunately, there are those who are willing to sell you the tools of the trade. Buzz Clik May 2013 #120

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik May 2013 #118

That's what kids are for. Laffy Kat May 2013 #122

I'm certain the spiders view it as a win. Buzz Clik May 2013 #125

Arthropods are not welcome in my home and do not survive the encounter with me stevenleser May 2013 #123

You have crustaceans invading you home? Buzz Clik May 2013 #124

Yes, somehow they find their way into my grocery bags and delivery boxes! stevenleser May 2013 #126

Infiltrators! Buzz Clik May 2013 #127

I was okay with living things... until I met a waterbug in my bathroom. ScreamingMeemie May 2013 #128

You have the little geckos? About 2-3 inches long? Buzz Clik May 2013 #129

Yeah... The longest they get is about 5 inches. ScreamingMeemie May 2013 #132

these guys Buzz Clik May 2013 #133

Yup ScreamingMeemie May 2013 #134

Heh... greytdemocrat May 2013 #130

Yeah. That's my fear. Buzz Clik May 2013 #131

We catch and release spiders, kill ticks, and don't have chiggers or scorpions. Heidi May 2013 #136

A scorpion died in my garage this morning. Buzz Clik May 2013 #139

RIP, scorpion. Heidi May 2013 #149

I understand that the scorpion sting is painful and has some odd side effects. Buzz Clik May 2013 #150

The sting site was the center of my palm. Heidi May 2013 #151

I agree that it's not fair for you to lump spiders in with scorpions... countryjake May 2013 #141

All in my list are arachnids, and my poll certainly breaks out spiders from scorpions. Buzz Clik May 2013 #144

Well, Buzz, the way I see it... countryjake May 2013 #145