Ballarat's deep verandahs, bluestone walls, timber fretwork and big gardens give spiders everything to web on, and the lake, the creek and the reserves supply the insects. Black house spiders build funnel webs in every window frame and under every eave, redbacks tuck into the underside of outdoor furniture, the switchboard, the woodpile and the kids' play gear, and huntsmen come inside through the gaps in the old timber homes when the weather turns. The new estates get spiders across the fresh brick and Colorbond within weeks of the fences going up.
Our spider treatment covers the full roofline, eaves, gutters, every window and door surround, the verandah, fence lines, the carport, the shed and any outdoor play equipment, then we web-brush the obvious nests so the house looks clean straight away. Inside we treat skirtings, behind furniture and the garage. Woodpiles and outbuildings get done too. Most homes see a clear drop within days and stay that way for the season.