Spiders do well on the Sunshine Coast, with plenty of insects to eat and warm weather most of the year. Huntsman spiders wander inside behind curtains and pictures, redbacks hide under outdoor furniture, pot plants and letterboxes, and white-tailed and black house spiders build webs in window frames and eaves. Orb weavers string big webs between trees and fences in the warmer months.
When you call, tell us where you are seeing spiders and webs, inside and out. We give you upfront pricing and book an independent crew that works near you. The crew we book sprays the places spiders shelter and hunt, and brushes down webs so you can see if new ones appear. They also look for egg sacs, which helps cut down the next wave of spiderlings.
- Eaves, gutters and window frames
- Under decks, stairs and outdoor furniture
- Sheds, garages and carports
- Letterboxes, electricity boxes and garden edges
- Inside corners, skirting boards and wardrobes where needed
Before the visit, move outdoor furniture away from the walls and clear toys from the yard. Keep kids and pets indoors while the outside is sprayed. Spiders that walk across treated areas die off over the next few days, so a few may still appear at first. Wear gloves when moving things in the shed or garden. If someone is bitten and unwell, call 000 or ask a doctor.
Homes across the Sunshine Coast with big gardens, bushland edges or lots of outdoor lighting tend to see more spiders, because the lights draw insects. Yellow outdoor globes draw fewer insects than white ones. Call 07 3543 7771 to get a price and book a visit.
