Exit Pest Wellington | Darren Labrum
Wherever their food is available, White-tails are likely to be found. White-tails are predators, feeding mainly on other insects and other smaller Spiders.
They are identified by the white tip on the end of the abdomen. Usual resting spots in a house are behind furniture, curtains and tops of wardrobes. Threats to humans include a painful burning sensation to the bite site, followed by swelling and itchiness. There have also been reports of these Spiders being responsible for inducing a necrosis of the skin, which does not heal and causes the skin of the affected area to rot.
Approved chemical treatment applied to areas frequented by White-tailed Spiders. These areas include the corners of windows and doors, behind furniture, tops of walls and wardrobes, under eaves and around entrance ways. Application of a residual chemical powder is useful when applied to the basement and ceiling space to kill any nests.
Management of White-tailed Spiders includes ensuring good ventilation of the building, as Spiders like moisture. Adult spiders, any webbing and the egg sacs can be removed with a good vacuum cleaner
As White-tailed Spiders are nocturnal, it can be difficult to know how serious the problem is. We can locate, identify, eradicate and ensure you Spider problem is safely solved.
Phone Darren on 027 314 4757 for expert information or to make a booking.