Spiders are
predators. They feed on living prey and thus are a good indication of
other small pests that may be present.
Several types of Australian spiders are often dangerous and occasionally
life-threatening. Most however, are relatively harmless, but will bite
humans that encroach on their habitat.
Any spider bite should receive medical attention as blood poisoning
or an infection could possibly result.
Apart from widespread and sometimes pathological fear of spiders, the
most common reason for control is the elimination of unsightly webs.
Most spiders are seldom seen during the day unless disturbed.
Those which depend on webbing to snare their prey seldom move far and
hide in a crevice, curled leaf or appear camouflaged as twigs. Hunting
spiders, many of which are ground dwellers are less dependent on webs
and move around in the dark hours in search of feed.
After mating, the male often becomes an immediate high protein meal
to assist the egg production of the female.
Spiderman has an unenviable future!.
Whether the spider traps prey in a web or hunts to capture it, the victim
is injected with venom through the fangs. This immobilises it. The body
is then squeezed and the erupting liquid is sucked in through the small
mouth behind the fangs at the base of the palps. Most species can survive
for months without food. This is just a well, as insect prey is usually
scarce in the colder months.
As with all pest management programs, a Blue Ribbon
approach is an integral part of successful spider control. All our control
procedures are preceded by a thorough inspection of the entire premises
to define the extent of the problem.
Once this has been established, our trained technicians kill the existing pests and ward off further infestation. |
