Spiders are a fact of life around Bacchus Marsh, where homes sit close to bushland, paddocks and river flats. The ones people call about most are redbacks in sheds, woodpiles, letterboxes and outdoor furniture, white-tailed spiders inside, black house spiders on window frames and in brickwork, and huntsmen that wander in from the garden. Large numbers of webs usually mean plenty of insects around the house.
The crew we book treats the places spiders hide, build webs and hunt. Outside, that includes eaves, verandahs, window and door frames, fences, pergolas, electricity boxes, play equipment and sheds. Inside, it covers corners, ceiling edges, behind furniture and in garages and laundries. Webs the crew can reach are brushed down, and a residual spray goes on surfaces where spiders travel and rest. On rural blocks, the crew can also treat stables, hay sheds and machinery sheds if you ask when booking.
- Web removal from eaves, verandahs and windows the crew can reach
- Treatment of sheds, garages, woodpiles and outdoor furniture
- Inside treatment of corners, ceilings and window frames
- Extra attention to redback hot spots
- Tips on lighting and clutter to keep numbers down
Spiders go where the insects are, so outdoor lights that attract moths and flies also attract spiders. Yellow globes or sensor lights help. Keep woodpiles, bricks, old tyres and stacked pots away from the house, wear gloves in the shed and garden, and shake out boots left outside. If someone is bitten, call 000 if it is serious, or ask a doctor.
Most Bacchus Marsh homes book a spider treatment in spring and again in late summer. We will give you upfront pricing and book a local crew. To arrange one, call 03 7053 9839.