This is your bread and butter move, the Macarena of spider removal. You need a clear plastic cup and a stiff piece of cardboard, like an old birthday card you’ve been meaning to recycle. Approach the spider slowly, like you’re trying not to spook a cat that’s about to knock over a vase.
Here’s the trick: Don’t look it in the eyes. Spiders don’t have eyelashes, so it’s awkward for everyone. Gently place the cup over the spider, making sure no legs are sticking out—it’s not a to-go lid situation.
Then, slide the cardboard under the cup with the grace of a sushi chef. If you mess this up, the spider will escape and you’ll have to start over, which is basically the insect world’s version of a do-over in golf. You’ll feel like a hero when you lift the cup and see it trapped inside, like a tiny prisoner in a clear cell.
