
SPIDER WEBS – ART OR NUISANCE?
Spider webs are incredible feats of engineering, but for homeowners they can be visually troubling, and difficult to get rid of for good.
Spider webs are incredible feats of engineering, but for homeowners they can be visually troubling, and difficult to get rid of for good.
The following information on spider bites and spider bite first aid is a useful quick-reference guide for pest managers and homeowners alike.
Controlling dangerous spiders such as the Sydney funnel-web requires a suite of products that are proven to get results.
These spiders are notorious for catching birds and snakes in their webs, and can have a leg span of 20 cm. Would you be able to identify a golden orb weaving spider?
They have alarming fangs and lurk unseen in their burrows for decades. They are commonly found in lawns and gardens. Would you be able to recognise a brown trapdoor spider?
These are one of the most common garden spiders in Australia, but they rarely show their faces. These spiders hide in mid-air, cunningly using leaves, snail shells, or scraps of paper. Would you be able to recognise a leaf-curling spider?
They are easily mistaken for the funnel-web spider, mouse and even trapdoor spider. They are much more widespread than funnel-web spiders but not nearly as venomous. Would you be able to recognise a wishbone spider? (Image Credit: Cael David-Gallery, Aname comosa) Common name: Wishbone spider Scientific name(s): Family Anamidae (part of the Family Nemesiidae until very recently). Description: Wishbone spiders are easily confused for other mygalomorphs, including the funnel webs, mouse spiders, and various trapdoor spiders. Many wishbone spider species are
Using a product with microcap technology allows for quick knockdown and ongoing, timed release of the insecticide, which is ideal for spider treatments.
Pest manager and industry trainer Jay Turner explains why the humble cobweb broom is such a valuable tool in his spider control toolkit.
When choosing a spray for spider treatments, Chris Mills from Bayer advises selecting one with long-term residual performance.