Australia is home to some of the world’s most venomous spiders, including the Redback and Funnel-web. While most spiders are harmless, it’s important to know which ones pose a risk and how to keep them out of your home.
Spiders are attracted to sheltered areas around your home – garden sheds, under eaves, inside garages, and cluttered storage areas. Regular pest control treatments create a barrier that keeps spiders at bay.
Our technicians remove all accessible spider webs and treat key harbourage areas during every general pest control service.
Regular Treatments with AB1 Pest Control & Practical Actions Will Reduce Spiders
Don’t let spiders ruin a relaxing backyard BBQ in the Shire or when you or your children are wanting to relax in your backyard.
Regular pest control treatments, together with keeping spider hiding places to a minimum will help keep the spider population down at your home.
There are a number of ways to keep spiders in check and stay safe outside without the use of any spray treatments. When gardening use gloves and closed shoes. Keep children’s toys off the ground. Discuss other tips to stay safe with your pest control technician when they undertake a pest safety inspection of your home.
Watch: How To Get Rid Of Spiders
Tips to Keep Spiders Out of Your Home
Remove clutter from garages, sheds and storage areas
Keep vegetation trimmed away from the house
Regularly clean cobwebs from around the home
Shake out shoes and clothing left outdoors
Keep children's toys off the ground
Seal gaps and cracks around doors and windows
Turn off outdoor lights at night (they attract insects which attract spiders)
Store firewood away from the house
When gardening use gloves and closed shoes
Schedule regular professional pest control treatments
Dangerous Spiders in Sydney
If you encounter a Funnel-web or Redback spider, do not attempt to handle it. Keep children and pets away and call a professional pest control service immediately.
If bitten, seek medical attention immediately. Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage for Funnel-web bites. For Redback bites, apply ice and seek medical advice.
