Spiders are a year-round fact of life in Mill Park, but warm weather brings them out in numbers. Redbacks tuck into dry spots near the ground, like outdoor chairs, pot plants, electricity boxes and the corners of sheds. Black house spiders build lacy webs in window frames and brickwork. White-tailed spiders and huntsmen wander inside at night, and orb weavers string big webs across paths and between shrubs.
The crew we book treats the places spiders live and feed. That means eaves, gutters, window and door frames, pergolas, fences, sheds and the garage. Roof spaces can be dusted where they can be reached. Old webs are brushed away so any new ones stand out, and redback hot spots near play areas and outdoor settings get extra attention.
- Spraying of eaves, windows, doors and brickwork
- Treatment of pergolas, decks, fences and sheds
- Dusting of the roof space where reachable
- Extra attention to redback spots near play areas
- Web removal around the outside of the home
Homes that back onto open land or parkland near the Plenty Gorge tend to see more spiders, since there are more insects for them to feed on. A spider treatment in early spring, before numbers build, makes the warm months more comfortable. If someone is bitten, call 000 in an emergency, or ring a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
Before the visit, bring toys and cushions inside, clear a path to the shed and electricity box, and tell the crew where you have seen redbacks so those spots get extra attention. Call 03 7053 9824 to book spider treatment in Mill Park.