Why do gardeners let spiders stay in the garden?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why do gardeners let spiders stay in the garden?

The Big Idea

Spiders spin webs all over gardens! Gardeners usually leave them alone. Why?

Bug Catchers

Step one: Bug Catchers. Spiders catch many insects that eat plants, including flies, beetles, and moths. That keeps pests down without any sprays, so spiders are free helpers.

Webs and Hunters

Step two: Webs and Hunters. Orb weavers spin round webs between plants overnight. Other spiders hunt on the ground or on leaves, sneaking up on insects or waiting to pounce.

Watch Safely

Step three: Watch Safely. Most spiders in Canadian gardens are harmless to people, but watch them from a distance and never touch. A dewy morning shows webs in beautiful detail.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Round and neat. Eight legs. Caught. Shows webs.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Many spiders eat their old webs and spin new ones each day. Webs built overnight. Spiders catch pests. Watch, don't touch.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! On a dewy morning, look for a spider web. Stay back and don't touch. Take a photo. Sketch its pattern. How many rings can you count?

Outro

Spiders catch many plant-eating insects like flies, beetles, and moths. Orb weavers spin round webs overnight and others hunt on leaves, and most garden spiders are harmless, but watch from a distance and never touch. Science is amazing! The world is full of surprises. Keep asking big questions, and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!