I don't mind spiders, but I'm afraid of bug spray...

Anyway, being constantly exposed to something you're scared of can "wear out" the fear. Maybe the problem will just clear up on its own.

Spiders are getting a bad rap these days because a lot of "spider bites" are turning up among soldiers, daycare kids, and other crowded people. Problem is, the culprit isn't spiders but staph germs! Anybody with a bad spider bite should go to the doctor to make sure it's not an infection, especially if they play contact sports or have to deal with crowding, or work closely with people who live in a crowded place.

Love, Columbine