White-tail spiders are slim, dark grey spiders with a pale mark at the tip of the body. In North Lakes they often come inside at night looking for other spiders to eat, and they tend to hide in folded towels, clothes on the floor, bedding and shoes. A bite can be painful and cause local redness, so most people want them kept out of bedrooms and bathrooms.
When you book white-tail spider control, the crew we book will focus on the places these spiders travel and shelter. Because white-tails hunt other spiders, the crew also treats for the web-building spiders around the house, which cuts down their food supply. Treatment goes to skirting boards, window frames, door gaps and the outside walls, along with garden beds and mulch close to the home. Homes with thick mulch or leaf litter against the walls often see more of them, so the crew may suggest pulling it back a little.
- Inside treatment along skirting boards and room corners
- Attention to laundries, bathrooms and wardrobes
- Outside treatment of walls, windows and door frames
- Treatment for web-building spiders that white-tails feed on
- Advice on bedding, washing and clutter on the floor
A few simple habits help once the treatment is done. Keep clothes and towels off the floor, shake out bedding that has been stored away, and check shoes before putting them on. Bring washing in before dark, as white-tails will crawl into it overnight. If you are bitten, wash the area and speak to a doctor or pharmacist if it gets worse.
Seeing white-tails around your home in North Lakes? Call 07 3543 7770 and tell us where you have found them. We will give you upfront pricing and book a local team at a time that suits you.
