Spider Control Sydney

Solving Spider Problems Since 1991

Whether you’ve found a spider and want to know if it’s dangerous, or you simply want it gone, we can help.
The right approach depends on knowing what type of spiders are on your property.
Webbing spiders build fixed webs in sheltered spots, while hunting
spiders hide during the day and roam in search of prey,
making them harder to control.

At Pestworks, we inspect the property, identify the spiders present, and focus on areas
where they’re hiding, travelling and likely to return.

Why Different Spiders Need Different Treatments

Spider control is not simply a matter of spraying where spiders have been seen. How spiders live, move, and shelter determines the treatment of the property. Some spiders spend most of their time on or near their webs. Others move through gardens, storage areas, roof voids,
gaps in walls, leaf litter, and nearby properties. This is why every spider treatment should
begin with proper identification and inspection.

Webbing Spiders
Hunting Spiders

Webbing spiders usually live close to their webs. These webs are often found in sheltered, undisturbed areas such as under eaves, around window frames, along fence lines, inside sheds, behind outdoor furniture, and around garages or storage areas.

Webbing spiders move between their webs and nearby surfaces, making them generally easier to control with a residual treatment. And so targeting the right areas will help to reduce spider activity and web buildup around the exterior of the property.

Common webbing spiders in Sydney include: Redback spiders, Black house spiders St Andrew’s Cross spiders, Garden orb spiders

Hunting spiders don’t make fixed webs to catch prey. They constantly move around in search of food and shelter, making them less predictable than webbing spiders. During the day, hunting spiders may hide under bark, in leaf litter, beneath outdoor items, inside storage areas, in cracks and crevices, or around garden edges. Some may also enter homes and be found in shoes, clothing, boxes, cupboards and other undisturbed areas. Because they roam in from neighbouring properties, hunting spiders can still occasionally appear after a professional treatment.

Common hunting spiders in Sydney include: Huntsman spiders, White-tailed spiders, Wolf spiders Funnel-web spiders

Signs You May Need Spider Control

You may need professional spider control if you are noticing:

Webs building up around windows, eaves, external light fittings and BBQ area.

Spiders appearing indoors more often than usual

Redbacks around outdoor furniture, sheds, bins, letterboxes or play equipment

Spiders hiding in garages, storage areas, shoes, clothing or boxes

Increased spider activity after warm weather, rain or garden growth

Webs returning quickly after they have been brushed away

It’s normal to see some spiders outdoors, but frequent activity near living areas, outdoor lights, or entertaining spaces usually
indicates the property needs more attention.

Our Spider Control Treatment

Effective spider control isn’t just about getting rid of the spiders you can see — it’s about treating the areas where they’re living, travelling and likely to return.

Every one of our spider treatments begins with a thorough inspection. We identify the spiders, locate where they’re sheltering, and assess the areas where activity is most likely to continue.

Because webbing spiders and hunting spiders require different treatment approaches, each property is assessed individually. The treatment may include external areas such as eaves, window frames, door frames, fence lines, sheds, garages, garden edges, outdoor furniture areas and other sheltered surfaces where spiders are active.

Where needed, we may also inspect and treat selected internal areas, roof voids, subfloors, garages, or storage spaces, depending on the type of spider activity and the property’s layout.

All products are carefully applied, with safety in mind.

Dangerous Spiders in Sydney

Most spiders found around Sydney homes are not aggressive, but some species should be treated with more caution, especially when they are found close to living areas, children’s play areas, sheds, garages or outdoor furniture. Not all of these are medically dangerous, though — some are simply large, fast-moving or commonly mistaken for something more serious. Knowing which is which helps you know when to act quickly and when there’s genuinely no cause for concern.

To learn more about Sydney’s dangarous and common spiders, visit our Spider Species Guide.

Funnel web spider
Red back spider

Funnel-web spiders don’t build a web to catch prey, which is why they’re grouped with hunting spiders rather than webbing spiders. But unlike huntsman, white-tailed and wolf spiders, which range across the property, funnel-webs are usually found close to a burrow in moist, sheltered ground — garden beds, rockeries, logs, shaded areas and bushy surroundings

Redback spiders are often found in sheltered, near-ground areas. They build messy webs near outdoor furniture, sheds, bins, letterboxes, fences, garages, garden edges, and stored items.

Because redbacks often stay close to their web, they are usually treated by focusing on the areas where they are sheltering and where web activity is present.

Spider Pest Control Services

Pestworks spider control services in Sydney offer comprehensive residential and commercial property solutions. Our experienced technicians identify, locate hiding spots, and implement spider treatment plans using safe, effective methods. We address current
infestation and ongoing prevention, ensuring your property remains free of spiders. Licensed, insured,
and committed to protecting your family’s safety and peace of mind.

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