Danielle Fowler
This autumn, people with a fear of spiders are being urged to buy a £12.95 ‘life-saving’ spider catcher that will help you dispose of the critters safely and humanely - all while keeping a safe distance.
In the UK, spider season is well underway, as millions of the eight-legged creatures invade homes in search of a mate.
But this year, arachnophobes are fighting back, after spotting a clever gadget that helps you to evict the creepy crawlies while keeping a safe distance.
Some have even joked it can 'cure' arachnophobia, and while that claim might be a bit of a stretch it's certainly bringing comfort to people who can't stand the sight of the creepy crawlies.
So, what is the spider catcher everyone is raving about, and where can you buy it? Find out everything you need to know below.
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If you're terrified of the creepy crawlies, then a spider-catching gadget is a great way to humanely capture the critters without anyone getting hurt (the RSPCA advises not touching them with your bare hands).
The most popular one on the market right now? Brits are scrambling to get their hands on Amazon's £12.95 Spider Catcher B2001.
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Designed to humanely capture spiders, the gadget boasts a 65cm long arm that can tackle ceilings, curtains, and corners with ease - without having to get too close and personal. All you have to do is press the trigger to capture the spider and let go to carefully release the insect outside.
As though that isn't enough to convince you, the eco-friendly tool can also safely capture other small insects such as moths, flies, and bees. No harmful chemicals or batteries required.
With thousands of reviews on Amazon, over 300 spider catchers have been sold this month alone, and it's not hard to see why.
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"This product has literally transformed my life and that of my spouse," one five-star review reads. "Not only has it caught every spider that I’ve encountered (except very small spiders that fit through the bristles, but I don’t mind them much anyhow), but it has actually begun to cure my arachnophobia.
"There’s something about handling spiders (albeit at a distance and using a tool) that makes you start to become more comfortable with them. So this is both cheap therapy and a humane way to de-arachnoid your home."
"The most empowering thing since feminism," another customer shared. "Fear not arachnophobes, the spider picker-upper will make you feel in control of your house... and not cry in the corner at the sight of your eight-legged nemesis."
A third said, "Where has it been all my life! Amazing tool. The inventor should win a Nobel or some prestigious award. I really HATE spiders. They magnify before my eyes like puffer fish. Fear no more."
As mentioned above, the Spider Catcher B2001 is now available on Amazon for £12.95.
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