Spiders are part of life in the Western Suburbs, but some homes see far more than others. Black house spiders build messy webs in window frames and under eaves. Huntsman spiders turn up on walls and in cars. Redback spiders shelter in sheds, under outdoor furniture, in pot plants and around the frames of play equipment. White-tailed spiders wander inside at night, often into bedrooms and laundries.
A spider treatment covers the places they live and hunt. The crew we book sprays eaves, window and door frames, fences, sheds and the outside walls, and brushes away old webs where they can reach. Inside, they treat corners, skirting boards and the backs of wardrobes where spiders often shelter during the day.
- Removal of webs from eaves, windows and pergolas
- Spraying of outside walls, fences and sheds
- Treatment of garages, carports and outdoor furniture
- Inside treatment of corners, skirting boards and wardrobes
- Checks of play equipment and pot plants for redbacks
Homes near parks, creeks and leafy yards in Sunshine, Avondale Heights and Maribyrnong tend to get more spiders, as do older cottages with gaps around windows. Spiders also feed on other insects, so homes with lots of flies or moths around outdoor lights often see more of them. Swapping to yellow outdoor globes and clearing clutter from the yard both help between visits. Wear gloves when moving things in the shed or garden, since that is where redbacks like to sit.
If someone is bitten and becomes unwell, call 000 in an emergency or ring the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. For everything else, call us on 03 7053 9832 to get a price and book spider control in the Western Suburbs.