Dead scared of dead bugs?

Well, there's a pretty darn big bug (it must be over an inch long. I think it might be a cricket or grhopper, but I'm not sure) in front of my closet, and I'm having problems getting over my squemishness. I know I should just take a broom and dustpan, sweep it up and throw it away, but whenever I start I feel like I'm going to throw up, and I can't get anyone else to get it for me. Help?