Spiders are a year-round story in Wallan. Redbacks tuck themselves into sheds, letterboxes, garden furniture and pot plants, white-tailed spiders wander inside through gaps under doors, and huntsmen turn up on walls and ceilings when the weather changes. Daddy long-legs and black house spiders fill the corners of eaves and windows with webs.
A spider treatment covers the places spiders like to live and hunt. The crew we book works around the outside of the home first, treating eaves, window frames, door frames, fences and the areas under decks and outdoor furniture. They then look at where spiders are getting inside, and treat garages, sheds and carports where webs and egg sacs build up. Tell us if you have seen redbacks near where kids play, such as sandpits, cubbies or outdoor toys, so the crew can check those spots closely. Letterboxes, electricity boxes and the underside of wheelie bin lids are other common hiding places around Wallan homes.
- Eaves, windows and door frames treated around the outside of the home
- Webs brushed down so you can see if new ones appear
- Sheds, garages and carports covered on request
- Under decks, pergolas and outdoor furniture checked for redbacks
- Tips on woodpiles, clutter and lighting that draw insects and spiders
Spiders go where the food is, so a home with plenty of flying insects around the outdoor lights will usually have more spiders too. The crew can point out spots around your place where this is happening, and what small changes help, such as moving woodpiles away from the walls.
If someone is bitten, call 000 if it is urgent, or talk to a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. To book a spider treatment in Wallan, call 03 7053 9828 and we will give you the price before the visit.