Spiders are the most common pest in Australia. They play a vital role in the food chain of the common household pets. You have surely heard the phrase that spiders are a beneficial kind of pest because they prey on other insects. If you see a spider in your home, then you are not alone. This is because Australia is home to various types of animals and pests. You will find lots of species of spiders. Only a few spiders are venomous. So, it is natural that you want to get rid of them. But sometimes it is too difficult to deal with this type of pest; you need to contact professionals only. You don’t know the species; you don’t know the exact methods to eliminate them from your property. So, what to do next? Whom to call? You need to get help from the professionals only for to eliminate dangerous spiders Australia, but before contacting them, you need to know something about spiders.
Here are some common types of spiders in Australia:
- White-tail spiders (also known as white-tip spiders)
The white tail spider is dark red with a grey body with a white spot at the tip of the abdomen. The size of this spider is about 1 to 2 cm. These types of spiders are normally found in the indoor areas of the home. These species are moderately venomous. Their bites can cause swelling, mild pain, and redness.
- Black house spider
The black house spiders are of dark to brown colour with a chunky body and velvety texture. The female blackhouse spiders are larger than the male blackhouse spiders. They create messy webs around the fences, window frames, etc. Their bites are painful but not dangerous. Sometimes they cause swelling and nausea.
- Brown house spider (cupboard spider)
Brown house spiders are also known as redbacks. They are dark brown with pale markings, small and glossy. They are normally found in the corners of the cupboards in your home. They are venomous too, but much less dangerous than the redbacks.
- Redback spider
Redback spiders have black bodies. The female redback spider also has a black body, but with a distinct red stripe on the back. Their habitat is mostly in areas like letter boxes, sheds, and outdoor furniture. They are highly venomous, and their bite is painful. Sometimes their bite can cause sweating, nausea, and muscle pain.
- Funnel-web spider
These types of spiders are very large, shiny black or dark brown in color. They are normally found in moist forest areas and are very rare in garages and shoes. This species of spider is very dangerous.
- Daddy long legs
The daddy’s long legs have a tiny body with long legs. This type of spider loves indoor places, which include corners of ceilings, sheds, etc.. especially inside your home. This species is harmless to humans. However, some claim that this species is deadly but can’t bite humans, which is not true. Their venom is very mild, and their fangs can rarely penetrate the skin.
- Huntsman
The huntsman spider is large, has a flat body, and long legs; brown/grey with banded legs. They can easily span up to 15 cm across. They are normally found in the indoor space of your home. Their bite is not that dangerous.
Now you have an idea of all the common spiders of Australia, but what’s next? Are they harmful? What are the various problems caused by them?
Some of the common problems caused by the spiders are:
- When you disturb any spider, they react by biting and injecting venom. Some spiders are dangerous because of their venom, and some are not. Some spider bites show symptoms, and some do not. Some cause minor swelling and redness in the area. It is advised to apply the ice pack immediately for temporary relief.
- Spiders create cobwebs in your home. They make your home messy and untidy. It is very hard to clear them away.
- Female spiders can lay 100 eggs at one time, so it is advised to take quick action whenever you find any signs of spider infestation at your home.
- Spiders attract other pests as well. This means that with these pests, you need to deal with other types of pests as well.
Some of the common signs of spider infestation
Spiders are very small in size, which means they can easily hide anywhere they want. But once you look for them on your property, you will realize how many spiders are hiding here and there. So here are common signs with which you can be sure that you have a spider infestation at your home.
Spider webs
The spider webs are of different shapes and sizes. This all depends on the species of the spider. But when you have a severe infestation at your home, you will find lots of webs in very less areas.
Spider burrows in the front or backyard of your home
Some species of spiders live in the front and backyards of your home.
Spiders living in gaps and cracks
Gaps and racks are the hiding spots of various types of pests, including spiders. So always look for gaps when you are looking for them.
Spiders settled in moist environments.
Some spiders love to live in moist environments, which include drainage pipes, toilets, drains, etc.. They can easily survive in basements, sheds, closets, storage boxes, etc..
Check where there are lots of insects.
Flying insects are the spider’s favourite food. They catch flying insects with the help of their webs. If you have lots of flying insects in your home, spiders will be more inclined to build their home in that place.
Spider egg sacs
Egg sacs are the most common sign of the spider’s presence. They lay 100 eggs. They wrap them in silk after laying them. If you find any in your home, you should eliminate them right away. Otherwise, you will need to see lots of baby spiders for some time.
Look for spiders in autumn.
Spiders are more active during the autumn and spring seasons. The spring season is perfect for them, waking from hibernation, for searching for food, and for new spaces to build their homes in summer.
Autumn also increases the activities of the spiders because this time they are preparing for hibernation.
With all the above signs, you can confirm that you have a spider infestation in your home, and you need to contact the experts of a spider control Brisbane.
How to prevent a spider problem?
If you have been seeing lots of spiders in your home, then there are lots of things that you can do on your own before contacting a professional pest control company.
- Keep your home clean and vacuum regularly.
- Remove spider webs as soon as you see them.
- Seal all their entry points by closing all the gaps in the doors and windows, etc.
- Use natural sprays to eliminate them.
- Use spider traps. if you have a mild infestation, then this is the best treatment to trap unwanted spiders.
- Turn your outdoor lights off when not in use.
How Auzzie pest control professionals help in eliminating spiders.
If you are dealing with a spider infestation and are concerned about the venomous species, then you should consult spider pest control Brisbane to remove them from your premises. The experts of Auzzie pest control identify, treat, and eliminate spiders very easily. They have experts in treating every type of pest issue.
So, if you need any help related to spider treatment or any other pest infestation, then you can easily contact Auzzie Pest Control.
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