Spiders: What you need to know:
Spiders are among the most common household pests in Australia. While most are harmless, some species, like the Redback or Funnel-web spider, can pose a real risk to humans. Understanding their behaviour, identifying common species and learning how to prevent infestations can keep your home safe.

Spiders play an important role in ecosystems by controlling insect populations, but inside your home, they can be a nuisance or even dangerous.

Signs you might have a spider infestation:
Look out for these signs:

Spider webs: Cobwebs in corners, ceilings, basements and around windows.
Spider sightings: Especially in dark, undisturbed areas like garages, sheds and wardrobes.
Egg sacks: Small, round silken sacs containing spider eggs, often hidden in corners.
Bits or anxiety: Noticing spider bites or feeling unsafe due to frequent spider presence

Tip

Seeing a single spider doesn't mean you have an infestation. But frequent sightings or webs in multiple locations indicate that spider activity might be high.

Common Australian Spiders in Homes

Redback Spider. Recognisable by its black body and red stripe. Common in sheds, garages and under outdoor furniture.
Funnel-web Spider. Found in gardens and around the house. Very venomous; professional removal is recommended.
Wolf Spider. Large, hairy, and fast-moving. Usually harmless but intimidating. Prefers ground-level areas, such as sheds and gardens.
Daddy Long Legs. Common indoors, generally harmless, and may actually help by eating other insects.
White-tailed Spider. Long, slender body with a characteristic whitish tip on the tail. Rarely dangerous, but can cause mild local reactions. Nocturnal hunter, feeds mainly on other spiders and prefers hiding under furniture, clothes, shoes and sheds.
Black House Spider. Large, dark brown or black. Thick, web-building spider. Builds messy funnel-shaped webs around windows, eves and garden walls. Mildly venomous, causing minor pain or irritation, but generally not dangerous. Sedentary and web-based, rarely wanders. Great for controlling other insects.
Huntsman Spider. Large, flat, long-legged spiders. Can be brown, grey or mottled. Found indoors on walls, ceilings or under bark outdoors. Non-lethal bits, but may cause mild pain or swelling. Fast active hunters, excellent at controlling cockroach and insect populations.
Garden Orb Weaver. Medium-sized, often brightly patterned with round abdomens. Outdoors in gardens, shrubs and fences; build circular webs at night. Their bites are generally harmless, and they rarely bite humans. Web-building and slow-moving. Eating flying insects.

When to call the experts

Some spiders, such as Redbacks and Funnel-webs, require professional attention because their bites can be dangerous.

Professional spider control is recommended when...

You spot multiple Redback or Funnel-web spiders.
Spider webs or egg sacs are appearing in multiple areas.
Spiders are consistently entering living spaces.
You want long-term prevention.

Learn more about Spiders on our Blog
The table below provides a brief overview of each ant species and the reasons for pest control.

Spider Treatment Information

Signs you might have a spider infestation: Look out for these signs:​

Spider webs: Cobwebs in corners, ceilings, basements and around windows.

Spider sightings: Especially in dark, undisturbed areas like garages, sheds and wardrobes.

Egg sacks: Small, round silken sacs containing spider eggs, often hidden in corners.

Bits or anxiety: Noticing spider bites or feeling unsafe due to frequent spider presence

Tip

Seeing a single spider doesn't mean you have an infestation. But frequent sightings or webs in multiple locations indicate that spider activity might be high.

Common Australian Spiders in Homes​

Redback Spider. Recognisable by its black body and red stripe. Common in sheds, garages and under outdoor furniture.

Funnel-web Spider. Found in gardens and around the house. Very venomous; professional removal is recommended.

Wolf Spider. Large, hairy, and fast-moving. Usually harmless but intimidating. Prefers ground-level areas, such as sheds and gardens.

Daddy Long Legs. Common indoors, generally harmless, and may actually help by eating other insects.

White-tailed Spider. Long, slender body with a characteristic whitish tip on the tail. Rarely dangerous, but can cause mild local reactions. Nocturnal hunter, feeds mainly on other spiders and prefers hiding under furniture, clothes, shoes and sheds.

Huntsman Spider. Large, flat, long-legged spiders. Can be brown, grey or mottled. Found indoors on walls, ceilings or under bark outdoors. Non-lethal bits, but may cause mild pain or swelling. Fast active hunters, excellent at controlling cockroach and insect populations.

Garden Orb Weaver. Medium-sized, often brightly patterned with round abdomens. Outdoors in gardens, shrubs and fences; build circular webs at night. Their bites are generally harmless, and they rarely bite humans. Web-building and slow-moving. Eating flying insects.

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When to call the experts

Some spiders, such as Redbacks and Funnel-webs, require professional attention because their bites can be dangerous.

Professional spider control is recommended when...

You spot multiple Redback or Funnel-web spiders.

Spider webs or egg sacs are appearing in multiple areas.

Spiders are consistently entering living spaces.

You want long-term prevention.

Learn more about Spiders on our Blog The table below provides a brief overview of each ant species and the reasons for pest control.

Spider Treatment Information

Signs you might have a spider infestation:
Look out for these signs:

Common Australian Spiders in Homes

Learn more about Spiders on our Blog
The table below provides a brief overview of each ant species and the reasons for pest control.