Australia is home to hundreds of types of spiders. Some are the most dangerous in the world while others do not harm us.

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These are some of the most common spiders we treat:

 

Garden Wolf Spider

A common, low-risk crawler, the Garden Wolf is a ground-dwelling crawler yet additionally takes pleasure in wandering trying to find victims.

It is one of the most prevalent varieties of wolf crawlers in Australia and is most typically encountered in the southern as well as eastern states. They delight in making openings in the yard, covering the entry with litter. They are not aggressive however can bite on occasions where they’re provoked.

 

Redback Spider

Discovered in all parts of Australia, the female of this type of spider is highly unsafe. The male, which is smaller, does not attack individuals. Female redbacks are medium-sized, black in colour as well as having a distinctive red stripe on top of the abdomen.

These spiders live in sheltered, completely dry areas like sheds, garbage, and logs. Their bite can be dangerous, yet given the development of anti-venom, no one has actually died from the poisonous substance of redbacks.

The victim of a bite should promptly use an ice bag on the affected area and seek medical help. Redback spiders usually do not venture much from their nest, so avoiding these webs is the most effective method to stay safe.

 

White-tail spider

This species lives mainly on the ground and usually feasts on various other spiders. It is red grey in colour and is found primarily in Southeast Australia, living in houses and also hiding in cabinets, restrooms as well as holes.

When outdoors, it is typically seen hiding in ground cover and below logs and bark. Be cautious as these crawlers, in some cases conceal in clothes, shoes, as well as bed linen.

The white-tailed spider bite has been recorded as triggering tissue necrosis and also ulcers in a couple of extremely sensitive specific people. If you are attacked, seek medical professional right away.

 

Huntsman spider

The huntsman spider is found in most parts of Australia, mostly indoors or under bark, and also in cars throughout the daytime. This spider seldom bites, but if it does, the bite can be quite uncomfortable, so treat the bite with an ice pack.

In spite of its huge appearance (can grow to 40mm), the Huntsman is low risk and timid. It will only emerge in the evening and can move at warp speed when disturbed. These crawlers have a frightening appearance.

They are characterised by big, flat bodies, long legs as well as variations in colour relying on the species. They feast on pests, including cockroaches and also white-tailed spiders, which are actually a lot more unsafe.

 

If you are uncertain which sort of spider has taken up residence in your home, our pest control professionals can recognize the upsetting varieties and put effective spider control treatments in place.