Australia is home to an estimated 10,000 spider species, ranging from the Redback and Funnel Web to the hairy Huntsman. You’ve almost certainly seen them crawling around your house or office at some point.
They may be a pain by strewing sticky, nasty cobwebs everywhere they want and aren’t hesitant to bite if they feel threatened. It doesn’t take long for an outbreak to occur because females can lay hundreds of eggs at once.
This might be a significant concern for those terrified of spiders, but B2B Pest Control can assist.
Continue reading if you feel you have a spider problem to learn about the most common varieties of spiders, the problems they create, and how to avoid and cure an infestation.
Spiders of many types
Spider bites from some common household spiders are more venomous than those from others, even though there are many different species of spiders. Even though most spider bites are unlikely to make you sick, knowing which spiders to avoid and where they love to live is still valid. Let’s have a look at a few of them:
Spider with a white tail (also known as white tip spiders)
Dark reddish-grey color with white tip, 1.2-1.8 cm
Humans are not evil, but the bite is painful and uncomfortable.
They prefer to reside in the garden under rocks and leaf litter.
Venomous black house spider
Grey abdomen, dark brown to black legs, length 1-1.5cm
Cobwebs have the appearance of unkempt lacy sheets with a funnel-like entrance.
Tree trunks, logs, rocks, walls, and structures are preferred, particularly window frames and fissures.
Look for them in windows, sheds, verandas, and fences in dark corners.
Brown spider in the house (cupboard spider)
Yellow-brown body with faint patterns, pale grey-brown abdomen with short hairs, up to 1.2cm in length
Cobwebs that look like sheets
They can be found in buildings, walls, and sheds.
Spider with a redback
Venomous — if bitten, get medical assistance right away.
Its abdomen has a striking orange-red stripe and is 15mm long.
Typically found in dark, dry locations, such as behind logs or boulders in the bush, roof eaves, shelves, flower pots, and garden sheds.
Spider with a funnel web
Venomous — if bitten, get medical assistance right away.
Black or brown, up to 35mm long, with glossy, segmented-looking legs
Outside, wet, chilly, shaded habitats are preferred under rocks, decaying logs, crevices, timber rot, and borer holes in trees.
Can stay in a swimming pool for up to two days.
Daddy Long legs
Brown, 7-9mm in length, with long, thin legs
Living quarters include houses, garages, and outbuildings.
Have thin, fragile webs that go unseen most of the time
Huntsman
Although venomous, it is not lethal.
Brown, hairy, and up to 160mm in length, with lengthy legs ranging from 6 to 20 cm.
Tree trunks and walls and under bark and stones are all excellent places to hide. Also, look for them in sandstone and granite outcrops between the hairline fractures.
Spiders are responsible for a variety of issues
Here are a few reasons why you should avoid a spider infestation:
Venomous spider bites
When a spider feels threatened, it bites and injects venom. The venom is usually non-toxic and does not cause serious disease.
The majority of bites cause no symptoms.
Some bites elicit discomfort, followed by slight swelling and redness around the bite site, which can linger for several days. An ice pack can provide brief relief.
Bites from funnel-web, redback, and mouse spiders should be treated immediately.
Cobwebs are unsightly
Cobwebs are ugly and create an untidy appearance in your house or business. The strands harden with time, making it more difficult to remove them.
Cobwebs are unsanitary
Within an enclosed space, the delicate, sticky strands attract insects, pollen, and dust, exacerbating allergies.
Outbreaks can occur at any time
Female spiders can lay hundreds of eggs at once, so a minor problem can quickly become a major one if you don’t act soon.
Some people may have anxiety as a result of them
According to estimates, Arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders, affects about 5% of the population.
Other pests may be attracted to the same entry point
Spiders are attracted to shelter and food sources, such as other insects that may have entered the building through the same opening.
This can attract even more pests inside, so make sure you’re not dealing with any other pests or creepy crawlies.
Don’t hesitate to contact our Sydney spider management service if you’ve spotted any of these warning signs of a spider infestation.
The telltale signs of a spider infestation
Most spiders are tiny means that they can conceal better. Once you know what to look for, you’ll be surprised at how many spiders you have in your house. Here are some indicators:
Webs of spiders
Depending on the spider species, they occur in various forms and sizes. In severe infestations, large networks can be seen in less-used locations.
Burrows of spiders in the front or backyard
Wolf spiders are usually seen in lawns and gardens, where they live in caves or leaf litter.
Spiders that live in cracks and gaps
Spiders may quickly burrow into tight crevices, so keep this in mind when looking for a place to hide.
Spiders prefer damp places to live in.
Spiders that dwell in drains, drainage pipes, and toilets don’t often leave cobwebs behind. They can be found in walls, basements, sheds, attics, wall-to-ceiling intersections, closets, and storage boxes.
Look for places where there are a lot of insects.
If you have a lot of ants, woodlice, or flies around your house, hungry spiders will come.
Egg sacs from spiders
This indicates that there are more spiders in the area. These may hold hundreds of eggs and are sometimes spotted stuck to a wall or buried behind a web indoors.
In your home and garden, look in dark, remote corners.
Inspect the area for cobwebs and other insects.
In the autumn, look for spiders.
This is the time of year when they emerge from their hiding place, searching for a mate.
What can be done to avoid spider outbreaks?
Preventing spiders from entering the building in the first place and removing their food sources is the best strategy to control a spider infestation. We’ve compiled a list of helpful ideas to keep spiders at bay:
Cleaning should be done frequently.
Both inside and outside the structure
Remember to take into account the walls, ceilings, and windows.
Remove insects that attract spiders, spider eggs, and webs by cleaning, vacuuming, wiping, dusting, and sweeping.
Clutter should be avoided.
Spiders will have fewer hiding places if you keep your spaces clean.
Garden and yard upkeep should be done regularly.
Reduce access by trimming tree branches, foliage, vines, and bushes that hang near the building.
Plant containers in a clear glass
Firewood and construction items should be moved away from the structure.
Place mounds of plants in the organic waste container to be disposed of.
Bins should be adequately secured and moved away from the structure.
Garbage attracts flies, which in turn draws spiders.
Clean the window frames and screens thoroughly.
Spiders mainly use the corners as a hiding place.
Outside, install insect-repelling night light bulbs.
Spiders are attracted to insects. Thus, there are fewer of them.
Draught excludes should be used.
These will keep spiders from places where they can readily crawl through, such as open windows without screens or under doors.
Turn off lights that aren’t needed.
Spiders feed on insects, which are attracted to lights.
Before utilising anything sitting outside or on the floor, inspect it.
Furniture, pots, and washing are all included.
Before putting on clothing that has been left on the floor, give them a good shake.
Infestations of spiders in enterprises
Having a spider colony crawling around your place of business is not only distracting and disturbing for employees, clients, and customers, but it also puts their safety in jeopardy.
You also don’t want to be responsible for cleaning up their ugly cobwebs on your goods, supplies, and equipment.
Distribution centres and warehouses
Within a large facility, spiders can readily find many dark places to hide, and a spider infestation can be harmful when operating heavy gear.
More information regarding spiders in distribution centres can be found here.
Hotels, hostels, and other lodging options
Spiders crawling around a room are an unwelcome surprise, and cobwebs make guests doubt the cleanliness. As a result, they are more likely to shorten their stay, give negative reviews, and be hesitant to return.
How to deal with a spider infestation
Suppose you’ve noticed a lot of spiders about the house. In that case, you have a few choices for getting rid of them without having to hire a professional pest controller:
Sprays for spiders
Commercially available aerosol sprays can leave a residue, but they’re quick and easy to use. They do, however, contain pyrethroid, a chemical.
Traps for spiders
A glue board spider trap is a tray that has been covered in a sticky substance and is used to catch unwelcome spiders. It’s a non-toxic alternative to sprays that works better in mild infestations and can be applied along walls and in nooks where spiders hide.
Catch-and-release fishing
Use a glass jar to capture the spider safely, then release it outside.
Spider repellents made from natural ingredients
Sprays can be used directly on spiders and can be made using a variety of chemicals, including:
Vinegar is made by combining equal parts white vinegar and water.
20 drops peppermint or eucalyptus oil, mixed with water
Diatomaceous earth This can be placed in hard-to-reach locations inside the residence and around the perimeter of the structure to keep spiders out.
Spider eradication by professionals
Larger spider infestations can make you feel annoyed and helpless. Fortunately, our B2B Pest Control specialists are prepared to assist you. There are four steps to our elimination method:
Inspection
Our spider removal experts will start by inspecting the spider problem in your house or office thoroughly to devise a treatment strategy.
Removal and treatment of spiders
You may rest confident that we only use pesticides and veterinary medicines that have been licensed by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.
We may employ a combination of the following, depending on your situation:
Spider control dust is sprayed into voids in the affected areas to keep spiders at bay.
Insecticide for spider control is applied to treated zones around the building’s perimeter.
Before re-entering the treated areas, be sure the treatments have had time to dry.
Treatment in the future
We will review and replace the therapy as needed because more severe breakouts can be challenging to manage in one visit.
A report is delivered to you
We will provide you with a written report detailing the outbreak and future spider avoidance recommendations.
In case of an emergency,
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Why should you go with B2B Pest Control?
We all know how unpredictable and disruptive a spider outbreak can be, whether you’re at home or operating a business. That’s why we’ve made it simple to contact us for Sydney spider removal.
Sydney suburbs are serviced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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We are available to help you in an emergency
Because a bit of spider problem can soon become a major one, our crew is constantly prepared to respond to emergency calls.
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We are convinced that our spider removal methods will be effective at your home or place of business.
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We only use chemicals that are safe for children, pets, and the environment.
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