Bacchus Marsh homes collect spiders for two reasons: plenty of insects coming off the market gardens and bushland, and plenty of brick, weatherboard and Colorbond surfaces to web on. Black house spiders build their funnel webs in window frames and under eaves, redbacks tuck into the underside of outdoor furniture, switchboards and the kids' trampoline, and huntsmen come inside through gaps when the weather turns.
Our spider treatment is an exterior job first. We treat the full roofline, eaves, gutters, window and door surrounds, fence lines, the carport and any outdoor play equipment, then web-brush the obvious nests so the house looks clean straight away. Inside we treat skirtings, behind furniture and the garage. Redback-prone spots like the letterbox, pool pump cover and under the barbecue get extra attention. Most Darley and Merrimu homes see a clear drop within days and stay that way through the season.
