Redback spiders are unfortunately something that most home owners living in Newcastle & the Hunter Region will come across at some point.
The best course of action to protect yourself against being bitten by a redback spider, is to prevent them from entering your property in the first place. Booking a professional spider spray each year will provide home owners with year round protection.
Once we have completed a residential spider spray, our customers often tell us that they will never go back to trying to tackle spider problems on their own in future. Professional pest control companies like ourselves, have the right equipment and products to access those hard to reach places where spiders like to hide.
Did you know that redback spider bites are the most common source of spider bites in Australia over the summer months – they love dry, dark areas but it’s also good to know that they generally only bite when disturbed or if they feel threatened.
The average cost of an annual spider spray doesn’t seem too bad when you consider the fact that you will not only be deterring spiders from entering your home, but there will also be no more messy cobwebs to clean up.
In this job, we get asked lots of questions about treating household spiders, so we thought we would share some of these answers with you below.
Why am I having an issue with spiders in my brand new home?
If you have built a new home, you may be surprised to see lots of spiders in and around your home. Home owners living in new land estates often report an increase in household spiders, particularly redback spiders.
The reason we see this type of spider activity in these newly developed areas, is usually due to the fact that lots of soil has been moved around as part of the building and landscaping process which disrupts the spider’s natural habitat. This forces spiders to take up residence in and around your home - you will often find redback spiders in garages, under household furniture, in and around pot plants, on childrens play equipment outside, under outdoor chairs….you might even find them in behind your toilet!
We have treated many homes for redback spiders that are situated in new land estates such as Cameron Park, Fern Bay, Port Stephens, Chisolm, Teralba and in fast growing areas in the lower Hunter Valley city of Maitland such as Gillieston Heights, Thornton, Bolwarra Heights, Rutherford, Aberglasslyn.
Below is what a typical redback spider looks like.
What’s the best way to keep spiders out of your home?
To keep your home free from spiders and spider webs, the best course of action is to book an annual spider spray with a reputable and trusted pest control company like ourselves.
You can try using spider spray products from stores like Bunnings and your local supermarket, however if you don’t know the best spots to spray you may be wasting your time and money spent on the product.
Do I get a guarantee when I book a spider spray with your company?
When you book a pest treatment spray with Perimeter Pest Control, you get peace of mind knowing that your spider spray is backed by our return policy guarantee.
Perimeter Pest Control offer a broad range of pest management services in addition to spider sprays. When was the last time you had your home inspected for termites? We can help protect your property from rodents, termites, possums, wasps, cockroaches and more.
To book a spider pest control spray or any other pest service, call us on 0427 571 447. Alternatively, you can click here to submit an enquiry.
Shane Turner – Perimeter Pest Control, Newcastle & The Hunter
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*This article is intended as general information only, always seek professional advice from a licensed pest controller to determine the best outcome for your individual situation. If you live within our service region, we're happy to help!