Spiders are a regular sight around Fortitude Valley, from the webs strung across apartment balconies to the ones that gather under the eaves of older cottages. Huntsman spiders wander in from gardens, while smaller black house spiders build messy webs in window frames and corners. Redback spiders tend to hide in quieter spots such as under outdoor furniture, in pot plants and around electricity boxes.
A spider treatment covers the places spiders like to live and hunt. The crew brushes down existing webs, then treats eaves, window frames, door frames, balcony railings and the base of external walls. Inside, they treat corners, behind furniture and in cupboards where spiders shelter. For houses with gardens, they also treat around fences, sheds and outdoor furniture where redbacks often hide.
- Webs brushed down from eaves, balconies and window frames
- Outside treatment of walls, door frames and railings
- Inside treatment of corners, cupboards and behind furniture
- Checks under outdoor furniture, pot plants and electricity boxes
- Tips on lighting and clutter to make the home less inviting
Spiders go where the insects they eat gather, so homes with bright outdoor lights often see more of them. Switching to warmer coloured globes and keeping clutter off balconies can help between visits. For houses with thick gardens along the fence line, trimming shrubs back from the walls also removes the shelter spiders use to move toward the house. If someone is bitten and feels unwell, call 000 or speak to a doctor, and you can also call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
Crews cover Fortitude Valley and the surrounding inner north suburbs. Call 07 3543 7769 to book spider control and get your upfront price.
