Spider Pest Control in Melbourne, Victoria

In Melbourne our spider threat and danger comes from highly mobile hunting spiders like the White Tail and Wolf Spider that often find their way inside our homes and offices. They then lay in wait beneath or behind furniture, clothing, toys and other personal items or furnishings. This is when you need fast and effective spider pest control services.

WR Gay Pest Control offers an effective and safe spider control solution for homes and workplaces throughout Melbourne, Victoria. We provide a lasting and harmless solution, to a degree unrivalled by our competition. What you can expect from our spider control services includes:

Spider Pest Control: Spider species found in and around Melbourne:

White-Tailed Spider (Lampona cylindrata)

The White-Tailed Spider is common in Melbourne and typically hides in dark, undisturbed places like sheds, attics, or under furniture. It’s known for its distinct white mark on its tail.

While not aggressive, it can bite if provoked. Bites often cause localised pain, redness, and sometimes mild ulceration of the skin, though this is rare. There’s some controversy about whether the bite leads to severe skin damage, but the risk is generally low.

Redback Spider (Latrodectus hasselti)

Recognisable by its red stripe, this spider is venomous and poses a risk to humans. Bites can cause pain, sweating, and nausea, though fatalities are extremely rare due to antivenom availability.

Wolf Spider (Family: Lycosidae)

Wolf Spiders are often found in gardens, under rocks, or in leaf litter. They are fast-moving hunters and do not build webs. While their bite can cause mild pain and swelling, they are generally not dangerous to humans.

The bite can be uncomfortable but is rarely harmful. They are more of a nuisance due to their size and speed than any real health threat.

Huntsman Spider (Family: Sparassidae)

Huntsman spiders are common in Melbourne and are easily recognised by their large size and fast movements. With a leg span of up to 15 cm, they have flat bodies and long, spiny legs, usually brown or grey in colour.

These spiders are often found indoors, hiding under furniture or in dark corners, as well as in gardens and sheds. Unlike many spiders, Huntsman spiders don’t build webs; instead, they hunt insects, which makes them beneficial for pest control.

Although they can bite if threatened, the bite usually causes pain, redness, and swelling, but is not dangerous. While their size may cause a fright, they are generally harmless and can be safely relocated outside if needed.

Funnel-Web Spider (Atrax robustus)

While more common in rural areas, Melbourne has recorded a few urban sightings. Its bite is highly venomous, and medical attention should be sought immediately in case of a bite.

Garden Orb-Weaving Spider (Eriophora transmarina)

This spider creates large webs around gardens and homes. While not dangerous to humans, their webs can be a nuisance.

Black House Spider (Badumna insignis)

The Black House Spider is commonly found in urban areas, often in houses or sheds. They particularly like the areas under patio roofs with skylights. Also common in gardens, along fences, in playground equipment, on clotheslines, and under the lip of council ‘wheelie bins’. These spiders build messy, irregular webs in corners, behind furniture, or under eaves.  They are not aggressive, but they may bite if disturbed.

The bite typically causes pain, redness, and swelling, which can last for several days. While their venom is not highly toxic to humans, their bite can be unpleasant.

Common House Spider (Badumna longinqua)

These spiders are frequently found in homes, especially in quiet, undisturbed areas like basements. They are not harmful to humans but can become a nuisance.

Trapdoor Spider (Genus: Actinopus)

Often found under soil, logs, or rocks, these spiders rarely interact with humans but can deliver a painful bite if disturbed.

Contact Us for Safe and Effective Spider Spraying & Control

Our spider treatments are a simple but effective process involving applying a product and method specifically developed to control the spiders encountered in Melbourne.

Treatments can vary depending on property type and spider species presenting the problem or risk. These can involve treating internal areas only, external areas only, or more complete treatments to target all spider species by treating internal areas, external areas, roof and wall voids, sub-floor areas and garden areas, including fences.

In most cases you do not even need to vacate the property during or after the treatment, and treatments typically remain effective for many months.

Get in contact with WR Gay Pest Control today and discuss the spider control needs of your Melbourne property, or book an appointment with one of our specialists.

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