Spider Control Sydney
Spiders commonly shelter around homes and businesses where they can find protection and a reliable supply of insects. They may build webs around windows, eaves, outdoor furniture, sheds and gardens or hide inside roof voids, wall gaps and other undisturbed areas.
Pest In The West provides professional spider treatments for residential, commercial, industrial and strata properties across Sydney. We assess the property and provide a targeted treatment to help reduce spider activity and troublesome webbing.
Signs of spider activity
Signs of a Spider Problem
Common signs include:
Spider webs around windows, eaves and outdoor areas
Webs are repeatedly returning after removal
Spiders appearing inside the property
Egg sacs are attached to webs or sheltered surfaces
Spiders hiding beneath furniture, stored items or equipment
Increased insect activity around outdoor lighting
Burrows or web-lined retreats in gardens and damp areas
Common spiders around Sydney properties
Sydney properties may attract several spider species, including redback spiders, black house spiders, white-tailed spiders, huntsman spiders, orb-weaving spiders and funnel-web spiders. They may be found inside homes or around gardens, sheds, roof voids, outdoor furniture and other sheltered areas.
While many spiders are harmless and help control insects, some can pose a risk to people and pets. Professional spider control can help identify problem areas, remove accessible webs and reduce spider activity around your property.
Redback spider
Sydney funnel-web spider
White-tailed spider
Huntsman spider
Where spiders commonly hide
Common Spider Harbourage Areas
Spiders may be found:
Around eaves, gutters and rooflines
Near windows, doors and outdoor lights
Beneath outdoor furniture and equipment
Inside sheds, garages and storage spaces
Around fences, play equipment and pool areas
In roof voids and wall crevices
Beneath rocks, logs, pots and garden materials
Inside shoes, clothing or items left undisturbed
Around clutter and stored belongings
Why spiders enter properties
Why Are Spiders Around Your Property?
Spiders are often attracted to areas that provide shelter and insect prey. Conditions that may encourage spider activity include:
Large numbers of flies, moths or other insects
Outdoor lighting that attracts insects at night
Cluttered or undisturbed storage areas
Gaps around windows, doors and rooflines
Dense vegetation touching the building
Sheltered outdoor furniture and equipment
Accessible roof voids, sheds and garages
Spiders are a natural part of the environment, so treatment cannot prevent every spider from entering a property. However, professional treatment and practical prevention measures can considerably reduce activity.
Potential risks
Are Spiders Dangerous?
Most spiders found around Australian properties are not considered dangerous to people and play a useful role by feeding on insects. However, some species, including funnel-web and redback spiders, can cause medically significant bites.
Never handle a spider you cannot confidently identify. If someone is bitten or becomes unwell, seek urgent medical advice. Call 000 in an emergency.
Professional spider treatment
How Pest In The West Can Help
We assess common web-building, hiding and entry areas before recommending a treatment suited to the property.
Depending on accessibility and property conditions, treatment may include:
Targeted treatment of eaves, windows and exterior building areas
Treatment of suitable cracks, crevices and harbourage areas
Treatment around sheds, garages and outdoor structures
Removal of accessible webbing, where included
Treatment of roof voids or other suitable areas
Advice for reducing insect activity and spider harbourage
The treatment method will depend on the property, spider activity, weather, accessibility and surrounding environment.
Prevention advice
Helping to Reduce Spider Activity
You can help reduce spider activity by:
Removing webs regularly
Reducing clutter in sheds and storage areas
Shaking out shoes, gloves and clothing stored outside
Sealing suitable gaps around windows and doors
Trimming vegetation away from the building
Moving stored items away from exterior walls
Keeping outdoor areas tidy
Reducing unnecessary outdoor lighting
Addressing other insect activity that provides spiders with food
Wear gloves and enclosed footwear when moving outdoor or stored items.
Need Help With Spiders?
If spiders and webbing keep returning around your property, contact Pest In The West for professional spider control across Sydney.
With 13 years of industry knowledge and experience, Elias can assess the property and recommend a suitable treatment.
Call 0422 363 988 or request a free quote online.