It's not being paranoid if they are really out to get you.

So, I thought it was just me that was being overly freaked out by spiders htis year.  But, there is really a scientific basis! 

http://www.king5.com/news/local/Spiders-spiders-everywhere-this-season-103905509.html

Much like the article, I prefer not to use pesticides...my preferred weapon is a butane jet lighter for any of them get to close to the house or the walkway...fizz, sizzle and pop.