Spiders

Except for some types of indigenous spiders such as the Redback or Funnel-web, most spiders are relatively harmless. All spider bites, however, should receive prompt medical attention as blood poisoning or infection can result.

Spiders are usually dormant during the day, hiding in dark crevices, and emerge at night to feed on other insects caught in their webs.

Treatment for spiders is carried out to cracks and crevices around the home where spiders and their prey inhabit, such as eaves, windows and fences. For maximum effect the roof void, sub floor, exterior, fences and garage are treated, with special attention being paid to known harbourage points.

You can help to reduce spider infestations by:

• Removing visible spider webs and/or spiders

• Reducing leaf litter in the garden and around the house

• Turning off outside lights at night that attract insects (spider food)

• Installing fly screens and weather strips
  

• Reduce foliage on or against structures

• Having preventative spider control carried out regularly