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What’s the difference from one pest control service to another? What I mean by this is, why is one property that has been treated may differ from another property with a similar problem?

The answer is that each property or building that is treated for a general pest control is different. The environment surrounding the property and also the condition within the property will have an impact on the outcome of each treatment.

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Importance of Keeping Homes Clean

Homes with plenty of natural light and air flow will have fewer problems with most pests found in Australia such as silverfish, spiders, and cockroaches etc. if kept clean and tidy. Also, ones that have a well maintained garden are less likely to become infested with pests.

Pests of any kind are mostly scavengers and will always go for easy meals, so it’s important to keep a home or office clean and tidy. One of the main problems we see when doing a pest treatment in a home is over cluttering of un-used boxes etc that insects like to harbour in.

One of the main areas for insects, like spiders, is the garage. This is because there are always a lot of things that don’t get used very often, so these pests like to make these types of areas home.

Cockroaches, on the other hand, are mainly found around wet areas, so the kitchen is of the most concern for a pest controller when spraying a house. Attention to kitchen cupboards and food pantries is also a place to make sure is well treated.

One of the items in the kitchen that creates a lot of mess is the toaster. This is because the catch tray in the toaster is not very often cleaned out by the owner, and so small bread crumbs fall out in to kitchen cupboards, leaving an easy meal for cockroaches.

Residential and Commercial Pest Control

Each and every residential and commercial property will need a different approach by a pest control company when engaged to do a treatment.

Residential Pest Control

Customers should be asked what sort of problem they are having if any. This is usually first asked at the time of the booking, so that the pest technician has an idea of the job before they arrive. Once at the property a good and thorough inspection should be carried out to try and find any potential issues.

One area that is often over looked by pest controllers these days is the roof void. This area can be the home to a whole array of pests from cockroaches, spiders, lice, rats and mice, so it’s important to have a look at this area and also do a treatment.

Treating a Roof Void

To treat a roof void is very easy for a pest controller. A permethrin based dust is blown into the roof through the man hole cover. This is left to settle on the rafters etc and will be a great defence against pests. Rodent baits can also be placed into the roof void through the man hole cover at the same time.

The advantage of using a professional pest control company is that they will have a better understanding of the life cycles and habits of pests found around our homes and commercial premises.

Having a better understanding will mean that the correct products are used and more importantly they are placed in to the right situations. This in turn will give for a better outcome and also a longer lasting treatment.

Frequency of Pest Control Treatment

In most cases, a home should only need to be treated once a year, now this will also depend on the severity of the problem to start with. In some cases like with an infestation of any kind, a second treatment is usually required after the first treatment.

Where an infestation has occurred, the first treatment is used to eliminate the main of the problem. This will destroy all pests that are found within the home. Then a thorough clean-up is needed. After this, a second treatment is required to ensure the problem doesn’t re-occur.

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Infestations of pests happen for a reason, and usually it’s down to poor hygiene. This is why a clean-up is needed after the initial treatment, then the products are reapplied to ensure a long lasting treatment.

Commercial Pest Control

With commercial pest control services, an initial treatment is carried out, and then ongoing treatments usually 3 more throughout the year are scheduled.

How often a commercial property is treated throughout the year will depend on what sort of property is to be treated. For instance, a restaurant will need to be treated on a 2 – 3 monthly basis. Ports are another area where a pest treatment is carried out, and this is usually on a daily basis, as imported and exported goods have to be treated before coming in to Australia and also before going out.

So each and every job has the potential for a different approach. This is where a professional company with good experience will be best employed to handle your pest control problems.

Removing Spiders from Your Home

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People dread spiders and rightly so. These pests can cause infection, itchy sores, and venomous bites that could potentially be fatal. If your home is being infested by harmful spiders, you should not take them lightly and should immediately look for the best solution to remove them from your property.

Spraying walls and other surfaces with insecticides is not a sure guarantee that spiders will be killed. The pesticide might not penetrate the internal system of the spiders, so they could still be spared. Contacting a professional pest control service can save you from the spider problem.

You can count on Best One Cleaning to handle your pest problem the best way possible. The company, which services Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Cost and Sunshine Coast, specialises in the removal of pests from the home, using environmentally friendly yet effective solutions.

Protect Your Home from Spiders

You can do much to protect your family and your home from spiders. These creatures typically thrive in gardens, so it is highly recommended that you always wear gloves when gardening or whenever you are digging soil or removing garbage.

When working outside, it is best to protect yourself with protective footwear as well. Spiders may be living below ground, so be wary of them when there has been some gardening work nearby.

Remember to keep your home neat and tidy. Items such as toys or clothes left on the ground could become hiding places for spiders, and you might be caught unawares when you pick up the items.

If there has been a spraying of insecticides, look out for spiders that might come out of their hiding places.

Effective Eradication

Effective eradication of spiders is undertaken in a thorough manner. Best One will be able to identify all the hiding places that spiders love. To completely remove them from the premises, the holes and crevices will have to be checked for the presence of spiders. The gutters will also have to be inspected and treated for these insects.

The company treats spider infestation the same way they treat ants. With spiders, however, the areas that need to be treated are more specific. You can also be sure that your family is safe from any dangerous substances as the company only uses safe pest products that are also friendly to the environment.

Hiring a professional to handle your pest problem is the best way you can be sure the situation will be handled in the best manner possible. Learn more about the best ways to eliminate pests from the home by visiting our website. 

 

Get Expert Advice When Dealing with Pests

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Hiring a Licensed Pest Control Expert

Pest control should always be done by a licensed expert to successfully remove pests such as cockroaches, ants, spiders, silverfish, termites. This requires the understanding of where these pests harbour and also knowing what type of pesticide to use to effectively get rid of them.

Customer Relationship

Talking to the customer is one of the most important aspects of a pest controllers job. This will help to build an understanding of any problems within the home. By asking things like where and if anyone in the house is being bitten, this will identify the type of pest and also where to look for them. If there are bite marks on the lower legs, this is usually a sign of fleas. Once this has been established, it is important to find out if the customer has any pets in the house. This is vital to successfully get rid of fleas. If the house is treated for fleas, but there is a pet that hasn’t been treated by the owner with a good flea product like Front line or Advantage, the success rate will be reduced. So it is important to make sure all pets are treated before the pest treatment is carried out and the only way to guarantee this is by telling the customer over the phone prior to arrival.

Good Communication

Good communication is very important with all aspects of pest control. It’s easy to mistake fleas for other pests such as bed bugs or bird lice. The main difference with these three pests is the position of the bites on the body and the time that the bites are occurring. If there are bite marks all over the body, this is usually a problem with either bed bugs or bird lice. Bed bugs will come out during the night and attack their host and then disappear before day light and a tell tail sign is small blots of blood on the sheets after a night’s sleep. If bed bugs are found, it requires an intense treatment and not one area can be missed or the problem will persist. In many cases, the pest control company may have to return for more than one visit. This is why using a proficient company is important.

Bird Lice

With pests like bird lice, they are generally brought into the home via the roof void by birds. Most birds have lice. When they nest inside homes, it can cause problems with itching because the lice can fall down into the house through cracks. This is made even easier if the home is fitted with down lights. The old Queensland houses with VJ roofing is also a problem as they can just fall through the panelling. If there is a bird nesting inside the roof void, it must be removed and the entry points sealed so they can’t get in again. With bird lice problems, the treatment is much the same as that of bed bugs – a thorough clean of the affected areas must be done along with a spraying of a pesticide, paying particular attention to cracks and crevices and all edges of the rooms.

Spiders and Ants

Spiders and ants are the two hardest pests to get rid of permanently. This is because they can come from just about anywhere. If a home is sprayed along with the garden, a spider can easily just spin a web from the neighbour’s house and be back the same night. Also, spiders nest inside bushes and plants, and this makes it very difficult to get a direct hit when spraying. The same goes for ants. Ants can come from miles around and are very resilient. In general, these type of pests can be stopped for a short time but regular spraying may be needed to prevent them for longer periods. With major spider and ant problems, there is usually a reason and this generally comes down to the environment the house is in. They will be easier to keep away if in suburbia. But if in a bush setting, it is going to be very difficult to control. Educating customers is important, and this should be done by all licensed pest control companies.

Rats and Mice

With rats and mice, it is very important to do a thorough inspection of the premises before laying any baits or traps. Once a good inspection has been carried out, a decision can be made as whether to lay baits or place traps. Both methods are very effective, but knowing the thinking of rodents is important to gain control of any problem. Rodents like to use the same route and are creatures of habit, so once the entry points have been identified the baits or traps can be set. Rodents carry all sorts of diseases and should be dealt with straightaway by a professional pest control Ipswich technician.

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Pest control is not only done for homeowners; it is also a requirement of tenants moving out of a rental property at the end of a lease. In most cases, a tenant who has had a cat or dog on the premises will be required a fleas treatment inside and outside along with a carpet clean and may also need a treatment for cockroaches. It’s best to ask the property manager what is needed before getting the service done because having it done twice will just cost more. Using a company that does both carpet cleaning and pest control will save money and time by having the same technician do both jobs at the same time. When having a pest treatment done when vacating a rental, a receipt should be issued to show the property manager that the services have been done and completed by a professional. On the receipt should be written the pests that were treated along with the products used and the warranty period.

Pest Control Ipswich

With a pest control Ipswich job, its best to use an expert that offers a warranty on the work and that can also explain the processes that have been carried out. This will help the customer to understand what they should expect from the service and also what they need to do to help keep the pests away.

Termites

Using a professional pest controller cannot be over stated when dealing with termites. Termites can destroy a house in a very short time so it’s not worth the risk. Always have a licensed and reputable company do this service. Using a company that has the latest infrared cameras to see through walls and detect moisture is vital in identifying a termite nest early. All homeowners should have a termite inspection done once a year; this will help to reduce the risk of attack. A back up of the barrier treatment should also be kept up to date. With the new homes today, a termite mess is put down. But in the older homes, a physical barrier treatment is needed and it will need to be redone or topped up every 5-10 years depending on where the property is located.

How to Manage Pests In and Around the Home

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We all have problems with pests from time to time during the course of the year. So what is a pest control and how does it work? Well, there are all sorts of different methods in treating pests, and these can vary depending on the type of pest being treated. The best way to gain control of a problem is to hire the services of a pest control company that uses environmentally friendly products.

Harbouring Habits of Different Pests

Most pests found around the home can be treated with the same insecticide. But knowing where and when to use a particular spray is very important. The main thing for a licensed pest controller to have knowledge of is the harbouring habits of different pests.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are mainly found around the kitchen area. They can also be found throughout the home but this would be a severe infestation. When this occurs there is not enough space for the cockroaches to live in. They end up being pushed into other rooms, so this would be classed as an infestation. To treat this sort of problem, at least two visits from a licensed pest control operator will be required. The first treatment would be an initial treatment; this would knock down the problem as a thorough cleaning and sanitisation of the home would have to be done. A second treatment may be done to back up the first one as the cleaning would have removed most of the sprays used in the first treatment.

Silverfish

Silverfish have different harbouring habits to that of the cockroaches. They prefer places like book cases and cupboards in bedrooms where there may be plenty of stored boxes. They will eat things with starch and protein in them. The areas where they are found can be treated with a spray, but may also need the aid of a dust. The dust can be placed behind stored items without the need of moving them. This will mean less hassle for the customer.

Spiders and Ants

How to get rid of spiders and ants from a home? Well, the first thing to do is a good inspection of the home. This will give a good idea of where there may be a problem and also expose any areas that they can be coming in from. Once the problem areas have been found, they can be treated with a spray. One important thing to do when dealing with removing ants and spiders is to dust the roof void. This will stop insects from getting in to the home via the cutters.

Importance of Yearly Pest Treatment

Most people have an annual pest treatment done. This will generally keep away cockroaches, silverfish, spiders and ants, but the homeowner need to also do their part in preventing a problem from occurring. The most important aspect for any home that wants to keep pests out is to keep the home hygienically clean. Without doing this, the home will always have a pest problem. Using an experienced pest control company that takes the time to explain the process is important.

The products used to treat a home for pests are designed to do two things. The first is to treat an infestation; this will require a treatment then a back-up treatment. The second is for a general treatment; the products used in a general treatment are helping to keep the pests out of the home. But they will not stop them from entering. What they are designed to do is stop them from wanting to nest in the home. If a cockroach enters a house after a treatment, it will eventually come in contact with the products used and will later dye. Many customers think that because the house has been sprayed, they will never see another pest for 12 months. But this is not the case; it’s almost impossible to guarantee for 12 months that you will never see another pest.

Cockroaches can enter a home by flying inn or via a crack or gap in a wall or under a door and even by the sink or dishwasher. Stopping them is very difficult; managing them is the best method to rid them from a home. This also goes for spiders; a spider can spin a web from the neighbour’s house to the house that has just been sprayed and not ever come in contact with the spray used by an Ipswich pest controller. So spiders need a direct hit to kill them. Ants are pretty much impossible to guarantee; there could be thousands or millions of ants in and around the garden of your average suburban home. The only way to fully eliminate them would be to treat every nest in a one mile radius of the home being treated. We all know this is not practical, and even if it were to be done, it wouldn’t take long for them to come back again.

Understanding Pests

The most important part of wanting to keep pests away from your home is to understand them; know what it is that is attracting them to your home and solve these problems. Contact your local pest control company for the best advice and have a 12 monthly treatment done. This is the best way to exterminate those unwanted pests around the home.

Some properties are very lucky and have very little trouble with pests. But then, some can have no end of problems. This could be from a number of different reasons, from hygiene to earth works being done in the local area and even bad weather. When there is a lot of earth works going on, it disturbs the insects that are nesting there so they move on to other places and this could be your home. The next door neighbour could be having an extension done on their home and all the digging will make ants nests active, so once again they move on to other areas.

Spiders may become more active if the trees and bushes that they have been nesting in are removed. Just because we can’t see them doesn’t mean they are not there. So it’s best to be mindful of the things you do around the home. The big thing to remember is we invaded their home first.

Effective Pest Control

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Yearly Pest Control

Having your pest control done once a year plays a big part in keeping cockroaches, silverfish, spiders and ants out of your home. Using a licenced pest control company will ensure you get the right advice and environmentally friendly products used within your home.

Dealing with Cockroaches

With cockroaches, it’s best not the let them become established within our homes. Getting rid of cockroaches is a lot harder than preventing them, so a regular cockroach treatment will keep them at bay. A tell-tale sign of a cockroach problem is a bad odour. An experienced pest controller can pick this up as soon as they walk into a house. With an infestation, a back-up treatment and inspection is required in order to eliminate the problem. Some rules set out by the technician will have to be followed to successfully remove cockroaches from your home.

Managing Silverfish

The same goes for other insects that may have become a nuisance in and around the home. Silverfish are treated with the same insecticide as that used for cockroaches, but the areas to be sprayed would be in bedroom cupboards and book cases. In some areas where a spray can’t be used. The use of a powder with an insecticide in it would be used. Silverfish can damage books as well as clothes. Early detection is important they can breed at a high rate and should be treated by a professional pest control company as soon as possible.

Eliminating Spiders and Ants

Spiders and ants are a problem for home owners on the inside and outside. Ants are active pretty much all day and night, but spiders tend to hide during day light hours. Spiders will spin a web and wait for the prey to get caught. Meanwhile, ants will constantly go looking for food and they will go just about anywhere to find it. When dealing with an ant problem, it’s important to keep sugar and foods in closed containers. This will help to eliminate ants from entering a home.

Environmentally Friendly Pest Control Treatment

A professional pest control company would use sprays that are odourless and environmentally friendly. This is better for all occupants that live in the house and is also better for the environment. There are also rules and regulations set out by Queensland health that all pest control companies have to abide by.

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What You Need to Know About White Tail Spiders

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White tail spiders are medium sized spiders that are native to Australia and can be found in homes. These arachnids can be dangerous to people as they do bite humans, causing swelling and itchiness. Though still debatable, white tail spiders have been suspected to also cause skin ulceration. White tail spiders are recognisable by the white tips on their abdomens.

Like other insects and pests, white tail spiders are not welcome residents in any home due to the danger they can pose to the people living in the house. While they can be treated and removed by following some pest control tips, in some cases, it is better to get the help of a pest control company to totally get rid of white tail spiders. Hire Best 1 Cleaning and Pest Control for Carpet Cleaning in Brisbane.

Why are White Tailed Spiders more dangerous than other spiders?

White tailed spiders thrive under tree barks or in the garden within piles of leaves, bushes and logs. They can also reside inside the house and may even get inside folded clothes. At night, white tail spiders become active hunters. They feed on other spiders, and their favourite prey happens to be the black house spider. Unlike other spiders, white tail spiders do not spin webs. What makes them more dangerous is that they move around the house and may even get on the bed. This hunter spider is responsible for most cases of spider bites in Australia.

What to Expect from a White Tailed Spider Bite

White tail spider bites usually cause a burning pain, swelling and itchiness in the area bitten. There are cases where the victim suffered from vomiting or headaches. White tail bites have been blamed for some cases of skin ulceration, although a recent studies contradict that the skin ulceration had been caused by the spider bite. Nevertheless, white tail spiders are a nuisance if they happen to be found inside the house or in the gardens.

Getting Rid of White Tailed Spiders

If white tailed spiders or other types of spiders are found in the house, it is best to remove them whenever seen. It would also help to clean the house of spider webs where white tail spiders feed on their prey. White tail spiders are commonly treated the same way as ants, although the areas that are targeted are more specific, such as crevices where they may be hiding. Spraying walls and other surfaces with solution does not guarantee that all spiders will be eliminated. The best way to get rid of white tail spiders is by physically destroying these pests. Pest control services can help residents who are having severe spider infestation. Professional pest control also ensures that these pests will be effectively removed from the house.

White tail spiders can be a huge problem for homes since they can be dangerous if they get to bite residents of the house. It is imperative that they be removed from house to ensure the safety and health of people.

Pest Control – Cockroaches-Silverfish-Ants-Spiders

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Pest control is a treatment that a home owner would have done once a year. The general pest treatment would be for cockroaches, silverfish, ants and spiders, these pests are the most common around the home.  The one that would cause the most problems would be cockroaches. There are all different species of cockroach but the one that would cause the most trouble for a pest technician would be the German cockroach, this species can breed at an alarming rate, if this species is found in a home it needs to be treated as soon as possible.

Cockroaches

The places cockroaches like to harbour are around cupboard hinges, microwaves, under fridges and mainly in the kitchen area; if they have moved to other parts of the home then it could mean there is an infestation.  Also if you see cockroaches running around during the day this can also mean there is a problem.

The way to treat cockroaches is with a liquid pesticide and also in conjunction with a dust that would be applied to hinges under fridges etc. and finally with a gel, the gels are put on hinges also and on the backs of microwaves and in food cupboards.

Ants

Lots of people are concerned about ants around their home. But the problem with ants is there are just so many of them, it’s almost impossible to kill every ant in and around a home. Ants can travel long distances looking for food and will stop at nothing, even if a whole colony is wipes out there is always another one to take its place.

Spiders

Spiders can also be a problem around the home. When getting rid of spiders, pest controllers have to get a direct hit to kill spiders. Spiders can live in the bushes under cutters and small cracks around the home and are seldom seen during the day, so with spiders and ants they are a pest that we all have to learn to live with to some extent.

 

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Pest Control – Cockroaches – Silverfish – Spiders – Rodents – Termites – Bed bugs

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Pest Control

Best 1 Cleaning & Pest Control is a fully licensed company. We ensure our customers get the best quality in service available. We use environmentally friendly products. In addition, we do a thorough inspection of the premises before tackling any pest problem and keep our customers up to date with any problems we may find. Best 1 will advise on the type of treatment we think is necessary for each service. Some jobs just need a general pest spray, where as others may need a more extensive service.  We are only too happy to explain the products we use. Here is a brief description of some of the pests we cover.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches:  There are approximately 428 species in Australia; they have a gradual metamorphosis. These insect are despised, mainly owing to the success of a handful of the species that have entered the environment in which humans live and work. These few species are scavengers, and can cause infestations within homes. Adults and nymphs mainly come out during the night and are not often seen during daylight hours, unless there is a heavy infestation of a property. They can be forced out during the day light because of the amount of cockroaches in one place.

Silverfish

Silverfish: There are approximately 28 species in Australia; there metamorphosis is primitive. This order includes some of the most ancient insects. Silverfish have flat bodies and nearly all the species are covered in tiny scales. Like cockroaches, silverfish are out of sight during the day, and become more active at night. They can run fast and are very agile. Around five species of silverfish have become a problem in homes, feeding on and damaging books, paper and clothing.

Spider

Spiders: Spiders can have 3-4 pairs of eyes, situated on the side and top of the cephalothoraxes, but some only have 1-2 pairs. Most spiders are nocturnal; they are not often seen during the day. They become active at night when in search of food, leaving their burrows, or in the case of web-spinning spiders, construct a web to catch their prey. Most spiders will return to their burrows or shelter once day breaks. Spiders are carnivorous, mostly feeding on freshly killed insects. Cannibalism among arachnids is establish from a very early age. They will kill and eat one another and more so when there is a shortage of food. The one thing humans fear with spider is the bite; most spider bites result in nothing more than localised swelling or irritation. A spider that inflicts a deep wound can introduce bacteria to the blood stream and cause septicaemia, but this is very rare.

Fleas

Fleas: There are approximately 90 species of fleas in Australia; they belong to the order Siphonaptera. Fleas are known for their biting habits. They can become unwelcome guests of homes and offices. In some cases, a flea problem may be difficult to control without the assistance of the occupants of the building. A good understanding of the biology of fleas is important to gain effective control over a flea infestation. When a building has a flea problem and there are also animals living there, they too should be treated at the same time with a regular flea treatment by the owner, or the problem could persist. Fleas prefer a warm humid environment; this is why they become a pest during the summer months.

Rodents

Rodents: Rates and mice are social animals and live in groups, in nests made from any soft materials available. They can nest near to water ways or under buildings, in trees, rubbish dumps and other places where food and shelter are within close proximity. They are very adaptable, omnivorous scavengers.  They may be seen during the day if the population is large or there is a food shortage and if there is little disturbance or danger. Both rats and mice are very good climbers and can scale rough walls, pipe work, trees etc. When rats and mice are at rest they will groom themselves. This can be an effective tool in the control of rodents. With the aid of toxic powders put down on surfaces that they may come in contact with. 

Termites

Termites: There are over 300 species of termites in Australia, which are generally grouped according to their feeding behaviour. The commonly used general groupings are subterranean, soil-feeding, dry wood, damp wood and grass eating. Of these, subterranean and dry woods are primarily responsible for damage to human-made structures. Technicians should be able to recognise the main pest species with the aid of a hand lens. But the accurate identification of termites is best done by an entomologist specialising in termites.  For the identification of termite species, the soldier caste has the most obvious characteristics.   Several families of the Epifamily Termitoidae are represented in Australia. The most primitive (oldest in evolutionary terms) is the giant northern termite, Mastotermes darwiniensis.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs: Bed bugs typically stay out of sight during day light hours and are more active during the night. They are attracted by the body heat of the host. After the meal they will return to where they harbour during the day. This would be close proximity to the bed. Male, female and nymphs are all bloodsuckers. Their most important host is humans, but in some cases bats, cats and other animals may serve for feeding. Where an establish infestation of bed bugs is found, an improvement in hygiene will be necessary backed up with a chemical treatment.

German Cockroach

German Cockroach

Adult Silverfish (Ctenolepisma longicaudata)

Adult Silverfish (Ctenolepisma longicaudata)

Black House Spider

Black House Spider

Adult Flea

Adult Flea

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Adult Bed bug (Cimex lectularius)

Adult Bed bug (Cimex lectularius)

RedBack Spider

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Female RedBack Spider

Female redback long legs and large bulbous abdomen, the male redback is much smaller than the female. Both have a black body and a red stripe on the dorsal surface. The female is 12-15 mm and the male 3-4 mm.

Treatment for the Female RedBack Spider’s Bite

The female, which makes a loose web in rubbish, unsewered toilets or under houses, is to watch out for. She has a bite that is toxic and can be painful. The bite area can have swelling (but you may not see the actual bite marks), and can cause nausea and vomiting. If you are bitten by a redback, try not to panic. I know everyone says this, but you should just put a bandage on the bite mark and seek medical advice.