Spiders are part of life in South Brisbane, but that does not mean you want them on every window frame, pergola and letterbox. Many spiders around Brisbane homes are simply a nuisance, while others, like redbacks and white-tailed spiders, are ones you would rather keep away from where children play and where you reach into dark corners. A spider treatment reduces numbers around the house and makes it less inviting for them to return.
The crew we book looks at the places spiders like most, such as eaves, window frames, garage corners, under outdoor furniture and in garden sheds. They treat these areas and the roof space, where spiders often shelter in the dark. Because spiders feed on other insects, keeping general insect numbers down also helps. Webs in high corners, under the eaves and around outdoor lights are a good guide to where they are most active.
- Treatment of eaves, window and door frames, and fence lines
- Attention to garages, carports, sheds and outdoor furniture
- Dust in the roof space and subfloor where it can be reached
- A look at letterboxes, pot plants and garden edges for redbacks
- Tips on outdoor lighting, which draws in the insects spiders eat
After the visit, avoid brushing down webs for a week or so, as spiders need to come into contact with the treated surfaces. New webs may still appear for a while. Wear gloves when gardening or moving stored items, and if anyone is bitten, ask a doctor or call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26, or call 000 if someone is seriously unwell.
To book spider treatment in South Brisbane, call 07 3543 7771 and tell us where you are seeing the most webs.
