Spiders are part of life in Ripley, especially in homes near bushland, paddocks or creeks. Most are more of a nuisance than anything else, but webs build up quickly on eaves, windows and outdoor furniture, and nobody enjoys finding a redback in the letterbox. Redbacks, black house spiders, huntsman and white-tailed spiders are all common here.
The crew we book looks at where the spiders are living and what is drawing them in. Outdoor lights attract insects, which in turn attract spiders. Redbacks like dry, sheltered spots such as under outdoor furniture, in letterboxes, electricity boxes, pot plants and sheds. Black house spiders build messy webs in window frames and brickwork. The crew removes webs and applies a residual spray to eaves, window frames, fences and outdoor areas, plus a roof void treatment if spiders are coming inside.
- Web removal from eaves, windows and outdoor areas
- Residual spray on walls, eaves, fences and outdoor furniture
- Treatment of sheds, garages, letterboxes and electricity boxes
- Roof void dusting where spiders are getting inside
- Tips on lighting and clutter to reduce spider activity
Webs can return within weeks in spring and summer as new spiders move in from the surrounding bush. Many families in the area book spider control with their general pest treatment each year. If you have children who play in the yard, mention it so the crew can pay extra attention to play equipment, sandpits and outdoor toys.
If someone is bitten, ask a doctor or call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26, or call 000 if it is serious. To book spider control in Ripley, call 07 3543 7766 for upfront pricing.
