Spiders are common in backyards across Petrie, especially in homes with thick gardens, timber fences and plenty of outdoor furniture. Many common types, such as huntsman spiders and garden orb weavers, mostly keep to themselves, but nobody enjoys walking into a web at the back door or finding a redback under the outdoor chairs. Spider control treats the places spiders like to shelter, so there are fewer of them around the house.
The crew we book walks around the outside of the home and checks the dark, dry and undisturbed spots spiders prefer. A spider control visit usually covers:
- Eaves, window frames and door frames
- Fences, gates, letterboxes and electricity boxes
- Sheds, garages and garden storage
- Outdoor furniture, pot plants and children's play gear
- Brushing down webs that are within easy reach
Before the visit, move toys and outdoor cushions out of the way and bring pet bowls inside. Keep people and pets away from treated areas until they are dry, and leave webs in hard-to-reach places for the crew to look at. If there are particular spots where you keep seeing spiders, such as a shed or a side path, point them out so the crew spends extra time there.
Spiders move back in over time, especially in homes near bushland, so many people book spider control once or twice a year, often alongside a mosquito barrier spray. When handling items stored outside, wearing gloves is a sensible habit. If someone is bitten and is unwell, call 000, or ask a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for advice. Call 07 3543 7764 to book spider control in Petrie with upfront pricing.
