Spider Control

Spider bites involving venom usually causes pain prior to inflammation. If there appear to be two puncture wounds at a bite site this may indicate a spider is the culprit; spiders use two fangs to bite and inject their venom.

Spiders are generally a beneficial pest because they prey on other insects, but many people have arachnophobia (fear of spiders), and want them removed from the home. Spiders are easy to differentiate from other pests because they have eight legs. There are many people with a fear of spiders. Nearly all spiders produce venom but there are few spiders in New Zealand that can cause harm to humans. They include the white tail spider, the Australian Redback and the native katipo.

Many spiders produce webs and webbing that can be unsightly around the eaves and gutters of houses or on fences and furniture.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
 
OUR TREATMENT METHODS ARE SAFE TO USE, AS WE FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTION OF PRODUCTS BEING APPLIED, RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURES.

• IF INTERIOR RESIDUAL BARRIER SPRAY TREATMENT IS BEING USED YOU WILL NEED TO VACATED THE PROPERTY FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE HOURS.

• REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AREA TO BE TREATED.

 

• REMOVE PETS BEFORE TREATMENT.

• COVER FISH TANKS AND TURN OFF PUMP.

• COVER ANY ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD AND UTENSILS, FOOD PREP SURFACE, TOYS, BEDDING AND ANY OTHER ITEMS NECESSARY TO PREVENT OVER SPRAY FROM SETTLING ON UNWANTED SURFACES.

• PULL FURNITURE AWAY FROM WALLS.

 
COST:
 
Starting from $99+GST. Additional cost depending on type of treatment, the level of infestation, problem areas and expected warranty, we can also wash and remove cobwebs, Every place is different we may treat your property once and you may have a very successful results or you might need ongoing maintenance for heavy infestation so please call to discuss levels of infestation and size of property.
For heavy infestations more than one treatment may be required have a look at our family package deals for ongoing maintenance or we can design a programme to suit the severity of infestation on yours and your neighbouring properties. Persistence and patience is the key for effective pest control.
PREP AREA:
 
For best results wash down surfaces to remove dust and dirt before spraying. If the areas to be treated are dusty or greasy it is good practise to clean these down first to prevent runs and for the best effect of the treatment.
COMMON SPIDERS:
 
Red Back Spider
 
The bite of the Australian Redback spider is very painful and in very rare cases can be fatal if antivenom is not available. The Redback is becoming more common in many parts of New Zealand. However, it has been over 40 years since a Redback spider has caused a death in its native Australia. Only the bite and of a female is toxic. Size 1 cm in length.
 
White Tail Spider
 
White tail spiders have been implicated in cases of ulceration or necrosis following spider bites. White Tails are active hunters, preying upon other types of spiders, and may be found roaming inside houses, especially in warmer weather.
White Tail Spiders are slender looking, 1-2 cm in length, typically greyish or sometimes brownish in colour with orange to brown banded legs and usually with a distinct cream-white marking on the tip of the tail. Males and juveniles may have additional white spots on either side of the abdomen.
The White Tail spider often hides in clothing and shoes, especially if they have been left lying on the floor. As White Tails eat many other kinds of spiders one sign that White Tail spiders are sharing your house is that there are few cobwebs and there are no other spiders to be found.
 
Our Treatment Methods:
 
Residual insecticide- spray treatment to Interior and exterior walls, window frames, door frames, lights, around dryers, washer, vents, pergolas, Gutters and downpipes, cracks and crevices, exterior furniture, fence etc. We will be treating areas where spiders come inside. Also spray in corners and anywhere the spiders may be making webs.
Insecticide Dusts-may be added to your spider treatment program. Typical areas of dusting would be in attics, wall voids and under your baseboards.
Aerosols spray treatment -with a crack and crevice tip. Typical areas are under baseboards, around door frames and in corners.
Spider Traps- Placing out traps will also catch spiders.
Tip:
Clean Up- Remove sources of spider infestations, like firewood piles and clutter in the yard. Get rid of cobwebs during cleaning. Cobweb duster and Web Out can be used to help eliminate cobwebs. Getting rid of their webs will eliminate their ability to gather their food.