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Spider Control Melbourne | Spider Pest Control and Removal
Webs back by morning? Our spider control Melbourne team treats eaves, windows, fences and the redback spots kids reach. Call 0401 573 777 for a free quote.
How do you get rid of spiders around the house?
Reviewed by the Metro Pest Services team, updated September 2026
You get rid of spiders by removing the webs and egg sacs, treating the surfaces where spiders shelter with a residual spider spray, and cutting down the insects that feed them. Spraying the spiders you can see without removing egg sacs means a new batch hatches within weeks.
Most spiders around Melbourne homes are black house spiders in window frames and brickwork, redbacks in sheltered dry spots outside, and white tailed spiders and huntsmen wandering inside. Each hides in a different place, so the treatment has to reach all of them.
No treatment makes a house permanently free of spiders. Spiders move in from gardens, fences and neighbouring homes. A good treatment keeps webs off the house for months and clears redbacks from the places people and pets use.
| Outside spider treatment | from $179 |
|---|---|
| Inside and outside treatment | from $249 |
| How long a spray lasts outside | Around 3 to 6 months, less in full sun and rain |
| How often | Yearly for most homes, six monthly near bushland |
| Spider most worth treating | Redback, in dry sheltered spots outside |
| Spider best left alone | Huntsman, harmless and eats insects |
| Busiest season | Spring into late summer |
| Redback bite first aid | Cold pack, no pressure bandage, medical advice |
Where redbacks hide around Melbourne homes
Redbacks like dry, sheltered spots close to the ground, which are often the same places children put their hands. These are the places we check on every visit.
- 1Under outdoor chairs, tables and barbecue covers, and inside folded umbrellas.
- 2Inside letterboxes, meter boxes and the gaps behind garden taps.
- 3In stacked pots, bricks, timber and the corners of garden sheds.
- 4Under play equipment, sandpit lids, bike racks and outdoor toy boxes.
The spiders behind most Melbourne call outs
Some spiders are worth treating straight away. Others are worth leaving alone. This is how we tell the difference.
Redback spider
Latrodectus hasselti- Looks like
- Female about 10 mm, glossy black with a red or orange stripe on the back.
- Where
- Untidy webs in dry sheltered spots outside: sheds, furniture, letterboxes and play equipment.
- Our approach
- Webs and egg sacs removed, then shelter spots treated directly.
White tailed spider
Lampona species- Looks like
- Long and slim, grey to dark brown, with a pale tip at the end of the body.
- Where
- Wanders indoors at night hunting other spiders, often found in bedding, towels and clothes.
- Our approach
- Inside treatment of skirting and frames, and fewer black house spiders for it to hunt.
Huntsman spider
Family Sparassidae- Looks like
- Large, flat and grey brown, with long legs spread sideways.
- Where
- Under bark, behind shutters and on fences, sometimes indoors or in the car.
- Our approach
- Usually no treatment. It eats insects and is harmless to most people.
Black house spiders and daddy long legs
Black house spiders build the lacy funnel webs in window corners and brickwork, and are the main target of a spider spray outside. Daddy long legs hang in ceiling corners indoors, and the story that they are highly venomous is a myth.
Signs of a spider infestation Melbourne homes should check
A few spiders are part of living near a garden. These signs mean spiders are breeding on or around the house and worth treating.
Webs back the day after you clear them
Webs across eaves, windows and doorways that return overnight, time after time.
Egg sacs in corners
Round, papery egg sacs in webs, sheds and window frames, each holding many spiderlings.
Redbacks in more than one spot
Redbacks found under furniture, in the letterbox and in the shed at the same time.
Lacy webs in brickwork
Funnel shaped lacy webs in weep holes, window corners and gaps in brickwork.
Spiders inside at night
White tailed spiders or huntsmen regularly seen indoors on walls, bedding or towels.
Clusters around outdoor lights
Webs and spiders crowded around lights that attract insects every night.
How our spider exterminator Melbourne service works
One visit for most homes, treating the places spiders shelter, not just the webs you can see.
Walk the property
We check eaves, frames, fences, sheds and play areas, and look first where redbacks shelter.
Brush down webs
Webs and egg sacs are removed so the treatment reaches the surface and no new batch hatches.
Treat shelter spots
Residual treatment to eaves, frames, weep holes, fences, sheds and outdoor furniture, plus inside if booked.
Advise on the insects
We point out lights and conditions that feed spiders, and note the warranty terms on your job record.
Spider pest control Melbourne: what a spider spray can and cannot do
A spider spray is a residual treatment. Knowing how it works helps you judge what a quote is really offering.
What it does
Spiders that walk over treated eaves, frames and shelter spots pick up the treatment. It keeps working for months on protected surfaces, so webs stop coming back.
What limits it
Full sun and rain break the treatment down faster, and surfaces that are pressure washed or repainted lose it. Exposed areas usually need retreating sooner.
What it cannot do
It cannot stop new spiders arriving from gardens and neighbours, and it does not reach spiders sheltering deep in wall cavities or under bark.
Spider treatment cost in Melbourne
These are our starting prices. The final price depends on the size of the home, sheds and fences, and whether inside is treated, and it is fixed in writing before we start.
Outside spider treatment
from$179
- Webs and egg sacs removed
- Eaves, frames and weep holes treated
- Redback shelter spots treated
Inside and outside treatment
from$249
- Everything in the outside treatment
- Skirting, frames and cupboards inside
- Sheds, fences and outdoor furniture
- Written warranty
Also quoted on inspection
- Large or two storey homes priced by the size of the property
- Six monthly spider treatment for homes near bushland
- Spiders plus ants and cockroaches see general pest control from $189
For comparison, most Melbourne companies quote spider treatment from about $250 for a smaller home, with large homes quoted from about $440.
- Covers
- Areas we treated
- If webs return
- Treated again at no charge
- Terms
- Written on your job record
- Depends on
- Treated surfaces left in place
Metro Pest Services · Melbourne
A spider warranty that is honest about the weather
If webs keep returning to the areas we treated within the warranty period, we come back and treat those areas again at no charge. The period and the areas covered are written on your job record, so there is no guessing later.
Because a spider spray works on the surface, the warranty depends on treated eaves, frames and walls not being pressure washed, repainted or rendered during the warranty period.
- Warranty terms written on your job record
- Free re treatment of treated areas if webs return
- Conditions listed plainly, not in fine print
Redback spider bite: what to do first
Redback bites are uncommon, and most people have pain and sweating around the bite rather than a serious reaction. Pain that spreads or keeps building needs medical advice, and children and older people should always be checked.
Redback first aid is different from snake bite first aid. Call 000 for severe symptoms, or call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for advice.
- Wash the bite area with soap and water
- Apply a cold pack or ice wrapped in a cloth to ease the pain
- Do not use a pressure bandage for a redback bite
- Get medical advice if pain spreads, gets worse or does not ease
- Catch or photograph the spider only if you can do so without another bite
Straight answers most spider companies skip
You will still see the odd spider
Spiders arrive from gardens, fences and neighbours every week. The aim is no webs on the house and no redbacks where people go, not zero spiders forever.
Leave the huntsman alone
Huntsmen eat cockroaches and other insects and are harmless to most people. Paying to spray for them rarely makes sense.
Your outdoor lights are feeding them
Lights left on all night draw insects, and spiders follow the food. Warmer coloured globes and sensor lights mean fewer webs.
How to keep spiders off the house
Spiders go where there is shelter and food. Reduce both and treatments last longer.
Brush down webs and egg sacs regularly with a long handled broom.
Switch outdoor lights to sensor lights or warmer coloured globes.
Store pots, bricks and timber off the ground and away from walls.
Wear gloves when gardening and when moving things in the shed.
Shake out shoes, gloves and clothes left outside before wearing them.
Spider treatment across all of Melbourne
Spiders are found in every Melbourne suburb, but the mix changes with gardens, bushland and building age. We treat anywhere in the metropolitan area, with no call-out fee.
Inner Melbourne
- Melbourne CBD
- Carlton
- Fitzroy
- Richmond
- South Yarra
- St Kilda
- Collingwood
- Docklands
Northern suburbs
- Brunswick
- Coburg
- Preston
- Reservoir
- Epping
- Craigieburn
- Bundoora
- Heidelberg
Eastern suburbs
- Box Hill
- Doncaster
- Ringwood
- Glen Waverley
- Blackburn
- Croydon
- Boronia
- Lilydale
South east
- Dandenong
- Clayton
- Cranbourne
- Narre Warren
- Berwick
- Pakenham
- Springvale
- Keysborough
Bayside and south
- Brighton
- Sandringham
- Cheltenham
- Mentone
- Mordialloc
- Frankston
- Seaford
- Carrum Downs
Western suburbs
- Footscray
- Sunshine
- Altona
- Point Cook
- Werribee
- Hoppers Crossing
- Tarneit
- Melton
Homes near bushland and creeks. Properties along reserves, creeks and the outer east see more huntsmen and redbacks, and benefit from six monthly treatment.
Established suburbs with sheds. Older homes with sheds, garages and timber fences give redbacks and black house spiders plenty of shelter.
New estates. Fresh brickwork, weep holes and new landscaping are quickly taken over by black house spiders.
Apartments and townhouses. Balconies, window frames and outdoor lighting attract webs even several floors up.
Spider Control Melbourne FAQs
Not sure what spider you have? Send a clear photo from a safe distance, and we will tell you whether it is worth treating.
Call 0401 573 777How much does spider control cost in Melbourne?
With us an outside spider treatment starts from $179, and an inside and outside treatment starts from $249. Large homes and properties with several sheds are priced after we see them.
How long does a spider spray last?
On sheltered surfaces a spider spray usually keeps working for around 3 to 6 months. Full sun, rain and pressure washing shorten that, so exposed areas may need retreating sooner.
How often should I get spider pest control?
Once a year suits most Melbourne homes. Homes near bushland, creeks or with regular redback sightings do better with treatment every six months.
Do you do spider removal Melbourne homes need for a single redback?
Yes. We remove redbacks, their webs and egg sacs from the spot, and treat the surrounding shelter areas so others do not move straight back in.
Should I kill a huntsman spider?
There is usually no need. Huntsmen are harmless to most people and eat insects. If one is inside, you can catch it under a container and release it outside.
Do white tailed spider bites cause flesh damage?
Medical research on confirmed white tailed spider bites has not found the flesh damage often blamed on them. Bites can be painful and itchy, so see a doctor if a bite worsens.
What should I do if a redback bites me?
Wash the area, apply a cold pack and get medical advice if pain spreads or builds. Do not use a pressure bandage. Call 000 for severe symptoms.
Will I see more spiders after treatment?
For a few days you may see spiders leaving their hiding spots as the treatment reaches them. This usually settles within a week or two.
Can I stay home during spider treatment?
Yes. Keep children and pets away from treated areas until they are dry, which usually takes a few hours. We tell you exactly how long on the day.
When should I call a spider exterminator Melbourne wide?
Call when webs return every day, you find redbacks near play areas or doors, or egg sacs keep appearing in window frames and sheds.
What causes a spider infestation Melbourne homes get?
Shelter and food. Outdoor lights, clutter, dense plants against walls and plenty of insects bring spiders in and keep them breeding.
Do you offer a spider control service Melbourne businesses can book?
Yes. We treat offices, childcare centres, schools and warehouses, often outside operating hours, with records of each treatment.
Are daddy long legs the most venomous spider?
No. That is a myth. Daddy long legs are not a danger to people, though their webs in ceiling corners are a nuisance.
Webs across the doorway again?
Spider treatment from $179, webs and egg sacs removed first, redback spots checked, and a written warranty on treated areas.