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 Spiders are commonly found around the home and some species such as funnel webs and red backs have the ability to cause serious health effects. Most species are not regarding as a pest and are beneficial to our environment. They feed on insects and other spiders and are a very important part of the eco system. There are thousands of different species of spiders. We have listed the main pest species applicable to South Australia.
SPIDER CONTROL BROCHURE
 For more information on our Spider Control services please download our brochure here.
SPIDER SPECIES
Redback (Latrodectus Hasselti)
Found all over Australia
Body Size: 3 - 10mm
Black in colour with red or orange stripe on the abdomen (young females may not have the red colouration). Makes loose webs of no design in sheltered areas such as sheds, tyres, tins & stored articles. Females are venomous and are much larger in size than non dangerous males. Bites can cause serious illness and sometimes death
White Tail (Lampona Cylindrata)
Found all over Australia, mostly in urban areas
Body size: 3 - 15mm
Dark grey in colour with a white spot on the tip of their tapered abdomen. Wanders to hunt for food, mainly other spiders. Found in sheltered areas in bathrooms, cupboards and crevices. Bites are believed to cause severe short term illness & the venom contains flesh dissolving enzymes which can cause ulcerous sores and tissue necrosis in some cases
Black House Spider (Badumna Insignic)
Found mostly in Southern and Eastern Australia, in urban areas
Body Size: 3 - 12mm
Dark in colour (brown to black)
Lives in webs with a tunnel in the centre, around windows, crevices, under eaves and on tree trunks. Bites will occur only if provoked or handled and will cause painful, severe symptoms.
Huntsman (Ispoeda)
Found in most parts of Australia
Body size: 10 - 30mm
Varies in colour with different species, most common colour is brown to grey with hairy long legs. Found in houses in damp weather or under bark on trees & moves sideways. Bites will occur if provoked causing pain, headaches and naseau.
Control Methods
Our spider treatments are carried out in 3 stages.
| Stage 1 |
An ultra low volume misting of all external areas such as eaves, gutter lines, pergolas, outdoor furniture and fence lines. |
| Stage 2 |
Misting of internal areas such as cornices and skirtings. |
| Stage 3 |
Dusting of ceiling voids. |
All of the products we use are synthetic pyrethroids and have been through extensive testing and approved by the appropriate authorities. All material safety data sheets are carried by our technicians and can be supplied upon request.
What to do if you or a family member is bitten:
- Don't panic!
- Rinse bitten area with water
- Make the patient comfortable
- Loosen tight clothing
- Do not give fluids
- Contact Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
- Collect spider in jar for identification if possible
POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE: 13 11 26
How to lower the risk of poisonous spider bites around your home:
- Do not leave shoes, toys or clothes outside overnight.
- Wear gloves and footwear when gardening.
- Reduce spider harbourages by removing unnecessary goods in and around the home.
- Seal cracks and crevices.
- Meshing over weep holes and vents around external brick work.
- Professional spider control treatment is recommended at least once a year.
Call or email us now to arrange your next pest service or speak to a professional about your pest problems - 8354 0470 or info@ecopestcontrol.com.au
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