Spiders are part of life in Oakleigh, but nobody wants webs across every window or a redback living under the outdoor furniture. Black house spiders build their messy webs in window corners, eaves and gutters. Huntsmen wander inside through gaps under doors. Redbacks hide in quiet dry spots such as letterboxes, pot plants, sheds, woodpiles and under the lip of garden furniture and play equipment.
The crew we book treats the outside of the home, where most spiders live, and the key spots inside. They spray eaves, window frames, door frames, fences and sheds, and dust the roof space where it can be reached. They will also point out places around the yard where redbacks tend to hide, so you can take a bit more notice when gardening.
- Treatment of eaves, gutters, window and door frames
- Spraying of fences, sheds, carports and pergolas
- Attention to outdoor furniture, play equipment and letterboxes
- Dusting of the roof space and subfloor where reachable
- Inside treatment of corners, skirting boards and wet areas
Before the crew arrives, brush down any old webs you can easily reach and move items away from the outside walls. Close windows during the outdoor spray and keep pets inside or away from the yard until surfaces are dry. Wear gloves when moving pots, bricks or timber in the garden.
If someone is bitten, we cannot give first aid advice. Call 000 if it is life-threatening, or speak to your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. For spider control in Oakleigh, call 03 7053 9857 for upfront pricing and a booking time.