A new survey by TruGreen reveals that 40% of people still believe the myth that they eat spiders in their sleep. Other findings:
- 56% of people feel frustrated when they discover a bug or pest in their home
- 39% of people feel scared, disgusted, or anxious when encountering a bug or pest
- The average homeowner encounters a bug or pest about five times per week, both inside and outside their home
- 43% of people will squish bugs or pests if they are found inside their home, while 32% will only do so when they see them outside
- 49% of people have had a memorable or unpleasant bug/pest experience