How to get rid of a spider the nice way

Spiders - love em or hate em, there's a good chance there's a few in your house this autumn.

As the summer draws to a close spiders often head indoors to escape the chilly weather.

Experts say that this year, they might be even bigger than usual, because the recent mild weather has meant there are more insects for them to eat.

But not everyone's a massive spider fan, and when there's a hairy arachnid poised above your bed when you're about to turn out the light, sometimes you've just got to send them packing!

So if you've ever wondered what's the best way to get rid of the critters - without hurting them - spider expert Simon Garrett, from Bristol Zoo, has the top technique.

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