Spider Control

SPIDER PEST CONTROL

Are spiders invading your home or business? Take a deep breath; you’ve come to the right place. Our experienced specialists use a variety of effective treatments designed to eliminate them quickly and effectively. We provide tailored treatments that address your specific spider problem, giving you peace of mind and a pest-free environment. Once the spider problem has been solved, preventative measures can be put in place to ensure that they don’t return.

Our office is located in Kapiti and our technicians are employed by us and are locals in their areas of Kapiti, Wellington and Palmerston North. This allows us to deliver pest control to you in Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Otaki, Levin, Foxton, Bulls and Feilding.

SPIDER SERVICE STEPS

1. Call a professional

Call The Pest Man Immediately

If you’re seeing spiders in your home or business, it’s likely the sign of an infestation. Don’t wait for the problem to escalate – The Pest Man is here to protect your property and ensure the health and safety of everyone around you. Fill out the form below or call us at 0800 737 810

2. Treatment

Trust us to do what we do best

Our pest control technicians possess the knowledge, experience, and tools required to eliminate pests from your home or business effectively and safely. Attempting to treat spider infestations on your own can be risky and often fails to fully resolve the problem.

Trust The Pest Man to ensure a safe and effective solution for your property.

3. Enjoy

Enjoy a pest-free environment

Our pest control experts at The Pest Man will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify all areas where spiders may be present. Based on our findings, we will develop a customised treatment plan tailored to your specific situation.

By implementing effective pest control strategies, we ensure a pest-free environment, giving you peace of mind and a safer space.

1. Call a professional

Call The Pest Man Immediately

If you’re seeing spiders in your home or business, it’s likely the sign of an infestation. Don’t wait for the problem to escalate – The Pest Man is here to protect your property and ensure the health and safety of everyone around you. Fill out the form below or call us at 0800 737 810

 

2. Treatment

Trust us to do what we do best

Our pest control technicians possess the knowledge, experience, and tools required to eliminate pests from your home or business effectively and safely. Attempting to treat spider infestations on your own can be risky and often fails to fully resolve the problem.

Trust The Pest Man to ensure a safe and effective solution for your property.

3. Enjoy

Enjoy a pest-free environment

Our pest control experts at The Pest Man will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify all areas where spiders may be present. Based on our findings, we will develop a customised treatment plan tailored to your specific situation. 

By implementing effective pest control strategies, we ensure a pest-free environment, giving you peace of mind and a safer space.

1. Call a professional

Call The Pest Man Immediately

If you’re seeing spiders in your home or business, it’s likely the sign of an infestation. Don’t wait for the problem to escalate – The Pest Man is here to protect your property and ensure the health and safety of everyone around you. Fill out the form below or call us at 0800 737 810

 

2. Treatment

Trust us to do what we do best

Our pest control technicians possess the knowledge, experience, and tools required to eliminate pests from your home or business effectively and safely. Attempting to treat spider infestations on your own can be risky and often fails to fully resolve the problem.

Trust The Pest Man to ensure a safe and effective solution for your property.

3. Enjoy

Enjoy a pest-free environment

Our pest control experts at The Pest Man will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify all areas where spiders may be present. Based on our findings, we will develop a customised treatment plan tailored to your specific situation. 

By implementing effective pest control strategies, we ensure a pest-free environment, giving you peace of mind and a safer space.

COMMERCIAL PEST SOLUTIONS

INTEGRATED SPIDER SOLUTIONS

As a business owner, safeguarding the health and safety of your employees and customers is paramount. Spider infestations can not only pose significant health risks but also damage property and tarnish your reputation. The Pest Man offers expert commercial pest control services with customised solutions to prevent and eliminate spider infestations, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for everyone.

Our comprehensive approach includes regular inspections and treatments, maintaining a pest-free workplace, and protecting your business from potential damage. Investing in The Pest Man's commercial pest control services is a strategic decision for the long-term success and reputation of your business.

Spiders

COMMON SPIDER QUESTIONS

Professional spider control offers a thorough and safe approach to managing spider infestations. Experts can identify the species and apply targeted treatments that are more effective and safer than common DIY methods, ensuring that both spiders and their webs are completely removed.

While most spiders do not cause structural damage to homes, their presence can be a nuisance. Some species can pose health risks through their bites, and webs can accumulate dust and allergens, affecting indoor air quality.

Indications of a spider infestation include frequent sightings of spiders, numerous webs in corners, basements, and other undisturbed areas, and egg sacs attached to webs or hidden in dark crevices.

To prevent spider infestations, keep your home clean and free of clutter. Regularly dust and vacuum, especially in corners and under furniture. Seal cracks and gaps in windows and doors to prevent spiders from entering, and reduce outdoor lighting that can attract insects, which are a food source for spiders.

COMMON SPIDERS

Black House Spider

APPEARANCE

The Black House Spider also know as Badumna insignis measures between 10 millimetres to 18 millimetres in length and is Dark brown to black with a velvety texture.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Solitary, but often multiple individuals can be found in close proximity.

Lifecycle: Females lay egg sacs within their webs. Juveniles remain in the web until they disperse to find their own sites.

HABITS

Location: Found in window frames, eaves, garden sheds, and other sheltered locations.

Diet: Feeds on insects that become entangled in its messy, funnel-shaped web.

White-Tailed Spider

APPEARANCE

The White-Tailed Spider also know as Lampona cylindrata measures between 12 millimetres to 18 millimetres in length and is Grey to black with a distinctive white patch at the tip of the abdomen.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Solitary hunters.

Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in silk sacs. Juveniles are independent and mature over several months.

HABITS

Location: Prefers dark, undisturbed places inside homes, such as under furniture, in bedding, and in clothing.

Diet: Hunts and preys on other spiders, particularly the black house spider.

Garden Orb-Weaver Spider

APPEARANCE

The Garden Orb-Weaver Spider also know as Eriophora pustulosa measures between 20 millimetres to 30 millimetres in length and Varies from brown to grey with distinctive patterns on the abdomen.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Solitary web-builders.

Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in sacs within the web. Juveniles disperse by ballooning (floating on silk threads) to new locations.

HABITS

Location: Constructs large, wheel-shaped webs in gardens, around outdoor lights, and among bushes.

Diet: Eats flying insects such as moths and flies that become caught in its web.

White-Tailed Spider

APPEARANCE

The White-Tailed Spider also know as Lampona cylindrata measures between 12 millimetres to 18 millimetres in length and is Grey to black with a distinctive white patch at the tip of the abdomen.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Solitary hunters.

Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in silk sacs. Juveniles are independent and mature over several months.

HABITS

Location: Prefers dark, undisturbed places inside homes, such as under furniture, in bedding, and in clothing.

Diet: Hunts and preys on other spiders, particularly the black house spider.

Black House Spider

APPEARANCE

The Black House Spider also know as Badumna insignis measures between 10 millimetres to 18 millimetres in length and is Dark brown to black with a velvety texture.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Solitary, but often multiple individuals can be found in close proximity.

Lifecycle: Females lay egg sacs within their webs. Juveniles remain in the web until they disperse to find their own sites.

HABITS

Location: Found in window frames, eaves, garden sheds, and other sheltered locations.

Diet: Feeds on insects that become entangled in its messy, funnel-shaped web.

Garden Orb-Weaver Spider

APPEARANCE

The Garden Orb-Weaver Spider also know as Eriophora pustulosa measures between 20 millimetres to 30 millimetres in length and Varies from brown to grey with distinctive patterns on the abdomen.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Solitary web-builders.

Lifecycle: Females lay eggs in sacs within the web. Juveniles disperse by ballooning (floating on silk threads) to new locations.

HABITS

Location: Constructs large, wheel-shaped webs in gardens, around outdoor lights, and among bushes.

Diet: Eats flying insects such as moths and flies that become caught in its web.

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