August to October is typically seen as the mating season for male spiders. But don't worry, spider expert and broadcaster Dr Tim Cockerill insists that there is really nothing to fear. i need spider season to be over im so on edge right now — lu ☆ (@bratzg0re) September 5, 2025The entomologist told the BBC that spiders in the UK are "only dangerous if you happen to be a fly, or another small insect". Dr Cockerill continued: "Lots of people are afraid of spiders, and one of the interesting things is that we're not entirely sure why. "This time of year we always see spiders in our homes far more often than we would do for the rest of the year," Dr Cockerill said.
