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Spider Control Melbourne | Spider Pest Control and De Webbing
Webs on the eaves or redbacks near the kids? Our spider control Melbourne team de webs and treats the outside and inside of your home. Call 0489303099.
- Webs cleared from eaves, windows and fences
- Residual treatment where spiders hide and hunt
- Spider treatment from $139, quoted in writing
Get a free spider treatment quote
Tell us what you are seeing and where. A technician calls back, explains the options and books a time that suits you.
- What will it cost?Spider treatment starts from $139, with a full exterior from $179. You get the price in writing first.
- Is it safe for kids and pets?Licensed technicians apply every product exactly as the label directs, and clear advice on when areas can be used again.
- How long does it last?A residual treatment keeps working for months, and we tell you what to expect for your home.
- Do you cover my suburb?Yes, all of metropolitan Melbourne, from Werribee to Pakenham and Craigieburn to Mornington.
Get a free spider quote
Two minutes. We call you back to book.
We service all of metropolitan Melbourne, for example Doncaster, Werribee, Frankston and Craigieburn.
What does spider control involve?
Spider control in Melbourne is two jobs done together: removing the webs and egg sacs you can see, and treating the places spiders hide and hunt so new ones do not settle in. A spray on its own leaves the webs and eggs behind, and de webbing on its own leaves nothing to stop the next spider.
We brush down webs from eaves, windows, gutters, fences and sheds, then apply a residual spider spray along the surfaces spiders walk and rest on. Inside, we treat skirting, window frames, wardrobes and the gaps where white tails and black house spiders shelter. The aim is a home where spiders do not want to stay, not a one off knockdown.
Melbourne spiders at a glance
| Most common around homes | Black house spider and huntsman |
|---|---|
| Medically important | Redback |
| White tail necrosis | Not supported by Australian research |
| Busiest season | Spring and summer |
| What works | De webbing plus residual treatment |
| Redback bite advice | Poisons Information 13 11 26 |
| Targeted treatment | From $139 |
| Exterior and interior | From $259, written quote first |
Spiders Melbourne homes get most
Most Melbourne spiders pose little risk to people and even help by eating other insects. These are the ones people call us about, and what each one means for your family.
Redback spider
Latrodectus hasselti
- What it looks like
- Black, pea sized body with a red or orange stripe on the back.
- Where it lives
- Dry, sheltered spots: under outdoor furniture, play equipment, meter boxes and sheds.
- What to do
- Do not touch it. A bite needs medical advice; call 13 11 26, or 000 in an emergency.
Huntsman spider
Sparassidae family
- What it looks like
- Large, flat, grey brown and long legged, often seen on walls and ceilings.
- Where it lives
- Under bark and eaves, and it wanders inside through gaps and open windows.
- What to do
- Not considered dangerous to people, and it eats other insects. Treatment and sealing gaps keep it outside.
White tail spider
Lampona species
- What it looks like
- Slim, dark grey and cigar shaped, with a pale tip on the end of the abdomen.
- Where it lives
- Hunts other spiders at night and hides in bedding, clothes and towels on the floor.
- What to do
- A bite can sting and itch. The flesh eating reputation is not supported by the research.
Black house spider
Badumna insignis
- What it looks like
- Dark, sturdy and velvety, living in a messy, lace like web.
- Where it lives
- Window frames, wall cracks, brickwork and under eaves.
- What to do
- Removing webs and treating frames and brickwork keeps numbers down.
Daddy long legs
Pholcus phalangioides
- What it looks like
- Tiny body with very long, thin legs, in loose tangled webs.
- Where it lives
- Ceiling corners, garages, laundries and behind furniture.
- What to do
- Little risk to people. De webbing corners and treating ceilings keeps rooms clean.
Wolf spider
Lycosidae family
- What it looks like
- Brown and grey, hairy, with a patterned body, running on the ground.
- Where it lives
- Lawns, garden beds and burrows, and sometimes wanders inside.
- What to do
- Treating the perimeter and door thresholds stops them coming in.
The white tail spider, without the folklore
Many Melburnians have heard that a white tail spider bite rots the flesh. The best Australian evidence says otherwise. A study published in the Medical Journal of Australia followed 130 bites where the spider was caught and identified as a white tail, and none of them caused a necrotic ulcer. Most caused pain, redness and an itchy lump for a day or two.
That does not mean you want them in the bedroom. White tails hunt other spiders, so the best control is to reduce the spiders they feed on, clear webs, and treat the skirting, wardrobes and window frames where they shelter. Shake out clothes and towels left on the floor.
- Pain and redness are common
- Seek advice if a bite worsens
- Reduce the spiders they hunt
- Treat where they shelter
Redback near the kids? Do not try to squash it with bare hands.
Keep children and pets away, and use a long handled tool or leave it to us. If someone is bitten, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26, or 000 in an emergency.
Where our spider treatment goes
A spider pest control visit covers the places spiders live, not just the webs you notice from the front door.
Eaves and gutters
Webs brushed down and the underside of eaves treated.
Windows and doors
Frames, sills, security screens and door thresholds.
Fences and brickwork
Paling fences, retaining walls, weep holes and letterboxes.
Sheds and garages
Corners, shelving, roller doors and stored items.
Outdoor living
Pergolas, outdoor furniture, play equipment and meter boxes.
Inside rooms
Skirting, ceiling corners, wardrobes and behind furniture.
Vents and gaps
Wall vents and gaps where spiders walk in from outside.
Garden edges
Garden beds against the house where wolf spiders shelter.
Spider pest control in four steps
The same four steps on every spider job, so you know exactly what is being done.
Call or send the form
Tell us what you are seeing. We book a visit, 7 days a week.
Walk around
We check the outside and inside for webs, egg sacs and hiding spots.
De web and treat
Webs cleared, then a residual spider spray applied where spiders live.
Advice and follow up
What to expect, how long it lasts, and when to call us back.
Spider treatment cost in Melbourne
Clear starting prices, so you know what to expect before you book a spider exterminator. The final price depends on your home, and you get it in writing first.
Targeted treatment
One problem area, such as a pergola, shed or a single side of the house
Starting fromFinal price confirmed in writing
Full exterior treatment
De webbing and residual treatment around the whole outside of the home
Starting fromFinal price confirmed in writing
Exterior and interior
The full exterior plus skirting, frames and wardrobes inside
Starting fromFinal price confirmed in writing
What sets your final spider control price
- Size of the home. A single storey home takes less time than a large two storey house.
- Inside, outside or both. Interior treatment adds rooms, wardrobes and skirting to the job.
- Heights and access. High eaves, two storey walls and steep blocks take longer.
- Sheds and outbuildings. Garages, sheds, cubbies and pergolas are added as needed.
- How heavy the webbing is. Heavily webbed homes need more de webbing before treatment.
- Other pests. Spiders follow insects, so ants or cockroaches may be treated in the same visit.
Is spider spray safe, and how long does spider treatment last?
The two things people ask before booking spider control. Here are straight answers.
Children and pets
Every treatment is carried out by a licensed technician, with products applied exactly as the label directs.
We tell you how long to keep children and pets off treated areas, usually until surfaces have dried.
How long it lasts
A residual spider treatment keeps working on treated surfaces for months, depending on weather, rain and how exposed the area is.
New spiders will arrive from gardens and neighbouring homes, so many households book spider control once or twice a year.
Spider control across Melbourne
Spider pest control Melbourne wide, and a spider exterminator Melbourne families can book 7 days a week. These are some of the suburbs we visit most.
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Spider control questions, answered
Cost, safety, bites and how long it lasts. Ask us anything else directly.
How much does spider control cost in Melbourne?
A targeted spider treatment starts from $139, a full exterior treatment from $179, and exterior and interior together from $259. The final price depends on the size of the home and what needs treating, and you get it in writing before we start.
Are white tail spider bites dangerous?
A white tail spider bite usually causes pain, redness and an itchy lump. An Australian study of 130 confirmed white tail bites found no flesh damage. If a bite gets worse or you feel unwell, see a doctor.
What should I do if a redback bites someone?
Keep calm, apply a cold pack and get medical advice. Call the Victorian Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26, or 000 in an emergency. Do not apply a pressure bandage for a redback bite.
Do you do redback spider removal?
Yes. Redback spider removal is part of every treatment: we find redbacks under furniture, play equipment and in sheds, remove the webs and egg sacs, and treat where they shelter.
Is a huntsman spider dangerous?
Huntsman spiders are large and fast but not considered dangerous. They eat other insects. Our treatment and sealing gaps keeps them outside where they belong.
How long does spider spray last?
A residual spider spray keeps working for months on protected surfaces, less on areas that get heavy rain or direct sun. We tell you what to expect for your home.
Can I stay home during spider treatment?
Yes, for most homes. We treat outside first and let you know when inside areas can be used again, usually once surfaces have dried.
Why do I have so many black house spiders?
Black house spiders love window frames and brickwork near lights, which attract the insects they eat. Removing webs, treating frames and reducing outdoor lighting all help.
Is there spider pest control near me?
We cover all of metropolitan Melbourne, 7 days a week. Put your suburb in the form or use the suburb checker on this page and we confirm when we call.
Spiders around the house? Let us sort it.
Tell us what you are seeing. We call back, explain the options and quote in writing before any work starts.