Most spiders are harmless and even useful, but Sydney is home to a few — like redbacks and funnel-webs — that warrant real caution. A sensible mix of habitat management and a perimeter treatment keeps numbers down and your family safer.
Know the risky ones
Redbacks favour dry, sheltered spots: under outdoor furniture, in letterboxes and pot rims. Funnel-webs prefer cool, moist ground and can wander into garages and pools. Treat both with respect and don't handle them.
Reduce the habitat
Clear webs from eaves and windows, remove clutter and timber piles near the house, and keep garden beds tidy. Fewer insects (their food) also means fewer spiders — so manage flying-insect activity too.
Make entry harder
Seal gaps under doors and around windows, and check items brought in from the garage or shed. Shake out shoes and gloves left outside before using them.
Where treatment helps
A residual perimeter treatment plus web removal dramatically reduces both webbing spiders and ground dwellers, and is backed by our 6-month warranty.
Quick checklist
- Check under outdoor furniture and in letterboxes regularly
- Wear gloves when gardening or moving stored items
- Clear webs and reduce flying-insect attractants
- Seal door and window gaps to limit entry
If you're seeing dangerous species around the home or have young children, don't rely on DIY — a professional treatment is the safer, more reliable option.
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