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How to Identify if You Have a Spider Problem

  • Webs in corners, under eaves, around windows, sheds, or garages
  • Egg sacs attached to walls or outdoor furniture
  • Frequent spider sightings, especially inside at night
  • Bite marks or unexplained irritation after sleeping or working in sheds
  • Jumping or fast-moving spiders seen around skirting boards, bathrooms, or outdoor areas - spiders prefer quiet, undisturbed areas, which means they can multiply unnoticed until activity suddenly spikes.
Spider Problem

Spider Behaviour

  • Spiders play an important role in controlling insects, but when they move indoors, they can quickly become a nuisance or hazard.
  • Building webs to trap insects (web-building spiders)
  • Hunting on foot without webs (ground spiders)
  • Hiding in dark, sheltered areas, such as behind furniture, under outdoor equipment, or inside roof spaces
  • Breeding rapidly during warm, humid weather. Common Victorian species include:
  • Redback Spider - venomous; often found in sheds, BBQs, and letterboxes
  • White-Tail Spider - known for painful bites; hides in clothing and bedding
  • Huntsman Spider - large but mostly harmless; often enters homes in search of food
  • Black House Spider - builds messy webs around windows and gutters. Understanding spider behavior allows precise treatments to eliminate them and discourage re-entry.
Spider Behaviour

Risks & Impacts of Spider Infestations

  • Most spider bites cause only mild irritation, but certain species - such as the Redback Spider and Funnel-Web Spider - can cause serious illness and require urgent medical attention.
  • Seek medical attention immediately for any suspected funnel-web or redback spider bite
  • Leave droppings, shed skin, and odour
  • Monitor symptoms closely and see a doctor if pain, swelling, or nausea develops or persists
  • If possible, capture the spider safely for accurate identification. Those most at risk include:
  • Young children and older adults
  • Individuals with pre-existing heart or cardiovascular conditions
  • People living in high-risk environments (e.g., sheds, gardens, or outdoor workplaces)
Spider Infestation Risks

Our Spider Control Process

  • Inspection - identify hiding areas, entry points, and species.
  • Treatment - apply safe, long-lasting residual sprays to key areas (eaves, skirting, windows, garages, and outdoor structures).
  • Prevention Plan - practical steps to reduce future spider activity.
  • All treatments are pet- and family-safe, environmentally responsible, and approved for residential and commercial use.
  • All products are eco-friendly and compliant with Australian standards.
Spider Control Process

Did You Know?

Spiders are the most common venomous creatures in Australia, with approximately 10,000 species. Our technicians use chrysanthemum-derived treatments that create repelling barriers around the property.

Yearly maintenance is recommended, as chemicals weaken over time. Commercial pest control comes with a council-approved pest management folder.

Did You Know?

Prevention Tips

  • Remove visible webs regularly
  • Seal cracks, gaps, and window screens
  • Keep outdoor lights low (they attract insects, which attract spiders)
  • Store shoes, clothes, and bedding off the floor
  • Trim plants touching exterior walls or windows
  • Routine pest control reduces spider activity, especially during spring and summer.
Prevention Tips