Spiders around the house
Most spiders are harmless and even useful, but nobody wants redbacks under the outdoor setting or white-tails in the bedroom. Common spiders around Adelaide homes include redbacks, white-tailed spiders, black house spiders, huntsmen and wolf spiders.
How we treat spiders
- Residual spray to eaves, window and door frames, fences, pergolas and sheds
- De-webbing of eaves and outdoor areas
- Roof void dusting where needed
- Targeted treatment for redback hot spots like letterboxes, meter boxes, under furniture and in play equipment
Bitten by a spider? Seek medical advice. For a redback bite, call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or 000 in an emergency.
When to treat
Spring and early summer, before numbers build up. Ongoing spider problems often mean there's a food source, such as insects drawn to outdoor lights.