Spider Control Brisbane

Here are the 6 common spiders in Australia that cause most of the problems and or bites:

• Redback spider:
Redbacks live in dry sheltered sites, under rocks and logs, in tubular fencing, in roof voids. Usually found on the north-facing walls usually with be found nesting between outside walls objects left on them. The female redback will often eat the much smaller male spider after mating.
If bitten seek medical attention immediately – Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage to the bite site and the adjacent limb.

• Huntsman spider: 
Huntsman spiders tend to live under rocks and bark and are able to use their flat body shape to camouflage, it also makes them very adept at squeezing into all sorts of places. The are one of the most common spiders we see in our houses.
If bitten watch and act – Huntsmen bites will usually swell and hurt, but usually are not considered dangerous to a human.

• Funnel-web spider:
These are one of Australia most notorious spiders and rightly so with some specious being among the deadliest spiders in the world. They tend to live in sandy soils in moist areas, under rocks and logs. The males go wandering to find a female mate in autumn and can make it into houses or fall into swimming pools.
If bitten seek medical attention immediately – Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage to the bite site and the adjacent limb.

• White-tailed spider:
Usually located in cool moist locations, such as the mulch in garden beds. They can come into the house in the summer months to escape the heat, often hiding in sheets and clothing on the floor. Their favourite food is black house spiders.
If bitten watch and act – Some bites may cause burning pain, swelling and itchiness. Occasionally, blistering has been reported. If pain and swelling persist seek medical attention.

• St. Andrews cross spider: 
St. Andrews cross spiders live in trees and bushes, often building significant webs that can span up to a meter or more – very annoying when they cross paths around the house.
If bitten watch and act – This is of low risk to human you may get some swell and pain. If pain and swelling persist seek medical attention

• Blackhouse spider:
Normally found under rocks and in trees but is well adapted to building webs around the home, especially around windows, doors and eaves.
If bitten watch and act – Local swelling and pain can sometimes occur from a bite, including nausea, vomiting, sweating, muscular pain, headache and dizziness. In a few cases skin lesions, necrotising arachnidism have been recorded after bites. A cold pack may relieve local pain. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.