Spiders can be a particular nuisance in the home. They are attracted to warm, dark small spaces, like wall cracks, corners, air vents, and in the eaves of your home. Unsure which species is in your home? Find out with our pest & spider identification tool.Other species prefer to stay closer to the outdoors, weaving their webs in your garden or near your outside lighting. Most spiders are a nuisance primarily because of their webbing.

Signs of a Spider Infestation

 Look for spider webs - The size and shape of spider webs vary by species. Some are orb-shaped while others are funnel-shaped.

 Some spider species live in burrows rather than webs, while others are free-ranging and take refuge in crevices.

 Some species of spiders are attracted to moist environments. Check your basements, walls, sheds and other damp locations.

 Other species can be found in places such as attics, the junction of a wall and ceiling, closets and storage boxes.

How to Get Rid of Spiders

Spiders are most likely to enter your home in the autumn in search of a warm place to spend the winter.

 The best advice, in general, is to leave them alone. This can be difficult for the millions of people who have a real fear of spiders.

 Majority of spider infestations are more of an annoyance – particularly their webs. However, on occasions, more serious situations can occur especially when it involves some of the dangerous spiders we have here in Australia.