Spiders are part of life in Melbourne's north, but some homes get far more than their share. Black house spiders spin messy webs in window frames and under eaves. Daddy long-legs fill the corners of ceilings. White-tailed spiders wander inside at night, huntsmen shelter behind loose bark and blinds, and redbacks tuck themselves into sheds, letterboxes, outdoor furniture and the rims of pot plants. Homes in the Northern Suburbs with old timber, big gardens and cluttered sheds see the most.
The crew we book treats the places spiders live and hunt. That means spraying eaves, window and door frames, fences, pergolas and sheds, and dusting roof spaces and subfloors where they can be reached. Webs are brushed away so you can see if new ones appear. Redbacks get extra attention around play areas, outdoor chairs and garden gear.
- Spraying of eaves, gutters, window frames and doors
- Treatment of sheds, garages, pergolas and fences
- Dusting of the roof space and subfloor where reachable
- Extra attention to redback spots around play areas
- Web removal from the outside of the home
Spider numbers tend to climb in spring and early summer, when young spiders hatch and insects are plentiful. A treatment before the warm weather cuts numbers down for the season. If someone is bitten, call 000 in an emergency, or ring a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
Before the visit, move toys and outdoor cushions inside and clear a path to the shed so the crew can get to the back corners. Call 03 7053 9823 to book spider control for your home in the Northern Suburbs.