Spider Pest Control Melbourne
Safer and Greener Pest SolutionsSpiders in the house? We treat them. You should not have to share your home with something you are frightened of.
Spiders and Cobwebs Around The Eaves And Windows?
A targeted surface treatment deals with them. We treat the places spiders actually sit and rest, and they pick the treatment up on contact when they walk across it.
Most people do not want any spider in the house, and that is a completely fair position. We are not going to talk you out of it. What follows is just worth knowing so you understand what you are dealing with. You can see our pricing page for what a treatment costs.
Spider Pest Control Treatments and Spraying in Melbourne
We treat the places spiders actually sit, which means the eaves and gutter lines, the window and door frames, the weep holes, the fence lines, the pergolas, the sheds and the garage. Inside the house we treat the skirting, the architraves, the wardrobes and the subfloor access where it is needed.
The product is a residual that binds to the surface and keeps working for months, rather than knocking down whatever happens to be in front of us on the day. That is the difference between a professional spider treatment and a can from the hardware shop.
We time it for the warmer months when spiders are most active, and we work around pets and children by choosing where the product goes and telling you how long each area needs to stay clear.
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Redback Spider Control in the Shed
If you have found redbacks in the shed, it is worth having them treated. Redbacks are a close relation of the black widow and among the most dangerous spiders in Australia. A bite causes severe pain, sweating and nausea, it can need antivenom, and it is far more serious in a child or a pet than in an adult.
Redbacks build in exactly the places people put their hands. We find them under outdoor furniture and handrails, inside sheds and garages, around meter boxes and retaining walls, in stacked pots and around children's play equipment, and those are the areas we treat.
If you have found one, assume there are more. They are rarely on their own, and a shed that has one usually has a dozen in the corners you have not looked at.
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White Tail Spider Control: Are They Dangerous?
They are hunters rather than web builders, so they wander, and that is where the reputation for aggression comes from. They will bite, and it hurts.
They are not the monsters of the urban legends, but they are revolting. They run around at night and hide in clothes and bedding. Nobody wants to step on one in the dark, or find one in the washing basket while folding the clothes. Because white tails do not stay in one web, a can of spray from the shop rarely reaches them. If a bite reaction concerns you, see a doctor.
Our spider treatment deals with white tails in three ways.
Clearing their food source: we treat the webbing spiders on the eaves and window frames, which are what white tails come inside to hunt.
Treating where they get in: the entry points, the roof and the subfloor are treated, so they stop wandering indoors.
Targeting where they hunt: the treatment goes into the cracks and gaps they move through, and it keeps working for months.
We cover Cheltenham, Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Moorabbin, Highett, Mentone, Mordialloc, Brighton, Sandringham, Hampton, Oakleigh, Clayton, Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Chadstone, Dingley Village, Keysborough, Springvale, Dandenong, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Balwyn, Box Hill, Toorak, South Yarra, St Kilda and the rest of our service areas.
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How Do I Book Spider Control in Melbourne?
Tell Us What Spiders You Are Seeing
Give us a call or fill in the quote form, tell us what you are seeing and where, and send a photo if you have one.
We Inspect And Spray For Spiders
We treat the eaves, window frames, fence lines and the inside areas that need it, and knock down the webbing we can reach.
We Follow Up If Webbing Returns
Webbing takes a few weeks to stop reappearing while the residual does its work. Spiders may need more than one treatment depending on the property.
Which Spiders Do We Treat in Melbourne?
These are the ones we get called out to most across Melbourne homes and businesses.
Why Choose SOS Pest Control for Spider Control?
Experienced Spider Control Technicians
We have more than 23 years of experience treating spiders in Melbourne homes, sheds and businesses.
The Same Pest Technician Every Visit
You deal with the same small team each time, rather than a different contractor every visit.
Licensed & Insured Spider Pest Control
We are licensed for pest control and we are insured on every treatment we carry out.
Safer Spider Treatments Around Pets And Kids
We choose where the product goes and tell you exactly how long to keep the area clear.
Honest Pest Control Advice
We tell you which spiders a treatment will reach on your property, rather than what is easiest to sell.
Rated 5.0 on Google
We have more than 320 five star reviews from Melbourne homes and businesses.
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Spider Control FAQs
Do you treat huntsman spiders and redbacks too?
Both, yes. Redbacks always, without hesitation. They are a close relative of the black widow and one of the most dangerous spiders in Australia, a bite can need antivenom, and they build in exactly the spots people reach into. Huntsmans we treat too. They do eat other pests, which is the one point in their favour, but nobody wants one running across the ceiling at night and we are not going to tell you to live with it.
How dangerous is a redback spider bite?
Serious enough to take straight to a doctor. Redbacks are a close relative of the black widow and their bite causes severe pain, sweating and nausea, and can require antivenom. It is worse again in children and pets because of their size. If someone has been bitten, seek medical attention rather than waiting to see how it goes. And if you have found one on the property, book a treatment, because they are rarely on their own.
Are white tail spiders dangerous?
They are hunting spiders rather than web builders, which is where the reputation for aggression comes from, and their bites are painful. They also hide in clothes and bedding. They are not the monsters of the urban legends, though. If a bite reaction worries you, see a doctor.
Why do I keep getting white tails inside?
Because they are hunting other spiders, mostly black house spiders, and your building is where those are. Clearing the webbing spiders off the eaves and window frames takes away the reason white tails came in.
How long does spider control take to work?
Activity usually drops within a few days. The webbing already built stays until it is knocked down or weathers off, so give it two to three weeks before judging it. The residual keeps working the whole time on anything that walks across it.
Is spider spray safe around pets and children?
It is, applied properly. We choose where the product goes, keep it off the surfaces pets and children actually use, and tell you how long each treated area needs to stay clear. Let us know before we arrive if you have pets, fish tanks or beehives.
How often do I need a spider treatment?
Spiders are a common reason people call us, and our general pest treatment kills them. Most Melbourne homes have one or two general treatments a year. The first is usually timed heading into the warmer months, before webbing builds up over spring and summer. Properties backing onto reserves, creeks or bushland are the ones most likely to want the second.
What about wolf spiders and trapdoor spiders in the garden?
Those live in burrows in soil and lawn rather than on the building, so treating a wall is not what changes things for them. What helps is reducing the harbourage they favour, and we will show you what to look at while we are on site.
Can pest control get rid of spiders?
Yes. We treat the places spiders sit and rest: the eaves, the window and door frames, the weep holes, the fences, the sheds and the garage. Spiders pick the treatment up when they walk across it, and it keeps working for months. Spiders are part of our general pest treatment.
Why do I suddenly have so many spiders?
Usually it is the time of year. Webbing builds up over spring and summer, when spiders are most active. White tails often follow, because they come inside hunting the black house spiders on your eaves and windows.
When are spiders most active in Melbourne?
In the warmer months. That is why we time spider treatments heading into spring and summer, before the webbing builds up.
Can I get rid of spiders permanently?
Not with a single treatment, no. Spiders may need more than one treatment depending on the property. The treatment keeps working for months on any spider that walks across it, and most Melbourne homes have one or two general pest treatments a year to stay on top of spiders.
How much does spider pest control cost?
It depends on the size of your home: the number of rooms, the size of the block and whether there is a second storey. Our pricing page has the starting prices for a general pest treatment, which is the treatment that kills spiders.
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