Spider Control

About This Service

Australia has more than 2,400 spider species, and Melbourne homes host a range of species from harmless garden spiders to potentially dangerous venomous varieties. The most commonly encountered species in Melbourne include the Redback spider (highly venomous, nests in sheltered spots like letterboxes, outdoor furniture, and under eaves), the White-tailed spider (known for painful bites causing localised tissue damage, enters homes at night hunting other spiders), the Huntsman spider (large but generally not dangerous, common in homes during warmer months), the Black House spider (builds funnel webs in window frames, eaves, and brick crevices), and the Garden Orb Weaver (builds large circular webs between plants and structures overnight). Redback spider bites in particular require prompt medical attention - their venom causes severe pain, sweating, nausea, and in vulnerable individuals can be life-threatening. Children are at greatest risk as they are more likely to disturb spiders hiding in low, sheltered locations. A professional spider treatment significantly reduces the risk of dangerous bites, particularly for families with young children or pets. Our spider control treatment involves a thorough residual pyrethroid spray to all webbing areas, eaves, window frames, garage interiors, subfloor entrances, garden structures, and the building perimeter. We also apply insecticidal dust to wall cavities, cracks, and crevices where ground-dwelling and funnel-web species harbour. The residual treatment works by targeting spiders when they walk across treated surfaces, providing ongoing protection for up to 6 months.

Signs You Need Spider Control

• Visible webs in corners of rooms, window frames, eaves, garages, or garden structures
• Increasing spider sightings, particularly at night or during warmer months
• Egg sacs (small, round silken pouches) found in sheltered spots around the property
• Redback spiders in outdoor furniture, letterboxes, garden beds, or under eaves
• White-tailed spiders spotted indoors, particularly in bathrooms or bedrooms at night
• Unexplained bite marks or skin irritation, especially in the morning after sleeping
• Heavy webbing in roof voids, subfloor areas, or around external lights
• Other insects present in large numbers - which attract hunting spiders

Prevention Tips

• Reduce outdoor lighting near entry points, as lights attract insects which in turn attract spiders
• Remove clutter, timber piles, garden debris, and storage boxes from garages and sheds
• Seal gaps around windows, doors, vents, and pipe penetrations with silicone or weatherstripping
• Shake out shoes, gloves, and clothing that have been left on the floor or in the garage
• Wear gloves when working in the garden or moving items that have been stored outside
• Check and shake out children's outdoor toys, sandpits, and play equipment regularly
• Regularly knock down webs around eaves, window frames, and outdoor furniture
• Keep firewood stored away from the house and off the ground