March 14, Save a Spider
March 14, Save a Spider Day, aims to raise awareness among the population about the importance of these arachnids for ecological balance and environmental preservation. The date, which seems curious, seeks to combat prejudices and negative myths surrounding spiders, which are often viewed with fear or repulsion by society.
Spiders are essential to ecosystems, acting as natural pest controllers, such as mosquitoes and other insects. They help maintain the balance of local fauna, preventing outbreaks of diseases transmitted by these insects. In addition, spiders play an essential role in the food chain, serving as food for several other species.
During Save a Spider Day, activists, biologists and environmental defenders encourage people not to kill spiders when they find them in their homes or urban environments, but rather to capture and relocate them safely. The date is also an opportunity to educate the public about the benefits of these arachnids and demystify the irrational fear associated with them.
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