What do you do when a large insect enters your room?

[SheSaidSheSaid]

Do you smush it? Do you ignore it? Do you swap life stories and make a new friend?

Me, I've gotten quite good at the catch-and-release. I've got a cup and a paper towel that I use for nothing else (and yes, sometimes I do have to remind myself DO NOT USE THIS CUP FOR DRINKING). Put the cup over the bug as it bounces against the wall, slide the paper under the cup, and take both pieces outside. That way the disgusting little creature can be where he belongs -- outside.

[bclewis]

Depends on the insect. I kill grey moths, but save most others, particularly spiders.

I'm normally okay with ants, but once I opened a honey jar and was surprised to find it teeming with ants, and in a Dali-esque moment of panic I submerged them in the sink.

[big_old_tom]

I tend to freak out and run for the nearest shoe/tissue depending on the type of bug.

[jibjqrkl]

usually i don't see it at all until it's jumping at my face :|

[big_old_tom]

usually i don't see it at all until it's jumping at my face :|

I hate when that happens. I'd much rather see them coming in advance.

[jibjqrkl]

or of course that 1 time a spider jumped on my drum kit while i was playing.
made the most epic drum fill ever trying to squish him.

also, are you bigger than you are old, or older than you are big? :|

[big_old_tom]

also, are you bigger than you are old, or older than you are big? :|

Just a nickname my uncle came up with. I am neither old nor big. I am tall though, so i guess that counts.

[darkwinterbeast8]

I kill them by stomping on them wearing my Doc Marten boots.

[jibjqrkl]

Just a nickname my uncle came up with. I am neither old nor big. I am tall though, so i guess that counts.

mind=blown

[Lawdog1521]

I would hope Gregor would realize the futility of his existence and scuttle on back under the couch so Grete and the others can move on with their lives.