Types of Spider Webs
Spider webs are some of nature’s most interesting creations. In the great outdoors, they can be beautiful, but in and on your home, they just become a frustration. Different types…
Read more →Everything You Need to Know About Mouse Spiders
Missulena is a genus of spiders that are often known as mouse spiders. They are found throughout Australia and are quite common in towns and cities across the Sunshine Coast.…
Read more →Tips and Tricks for Removing Spider Webs
Spider webs can make a home look rundown and give off a bad first impression, but trying to get rid of them can often leave a sticky mess. Radar Pest…
Read more →Spider Vision
Spider eyes can range from creepy to fascinating, depending on the person. With anywhere from 0 to 8 eyes and a wide variety of ways in which they see, spiders…
Read more →Top Signs of A Spider Infestation
As the temperatures cool down, spiders become more active, and you may start noticing more around your home. Spiders can be beneficial because they eat nuisance insects, but they can…
Read more →5 Common Spider Myths
Australia is known for its unusual, large, and sometimes dangerous spiders, but there is also a lot of misinformation surrounding these creatures. According to Rod Crawford and the Burke Museum…
Read more →Funnel Web Spider Antivenom
Recently a video of a funnel web egg sac posted by the Australian Reptile Park went viral and shone light on the spider venom program run by the park. The…
Read more →Interesting Facts About Spider Silk
When you think about spiders, one of the most common images that comes to mind is probably a spider web. Webs can be frustrating when they are in or around…
Read more →The Anatomy of a Spider
Most people can probably tell you that spiders have eight legs, but they might not know much more about the anatomy of a spider. These fascinating animals have some similarities…
Read more →Huntsman Spider Questions & Answers
One of the largest spiders in the world lives right here in our backyards. The huntsman spider is a giant in the spider world and can induce fear in even…
Read more →What Do Spiders Eat?
Though some spiders may bite, they are not interested in humans as a food source. Spiders are mainly insectivores, consuming between 400-800 million metric tons of insects each year. They…
Read more →Spring Pests and How to Prevent Them
With the return of warmer weather comes an increase in the activity of insects and other pests. If left unchecked, the populations will continue to build rapidly throughout the Summer,…
Read more →What You Need to Know About Funnel-Web Spiders
Funnel-web spiders are some of the most notorious in the world because of their extremely toxic venom. Australia is home to 35 different species of funnel-webs, six of which have…
Read more →Questions and Answers About the Benefits of Spiders
Is it true that spiders are beneficial to have around the backyard? If you are nervous around spiders, you might not like to hear it, but spiders are actually very…
Read more →Identifying and Getting Rid of Spider Egg Sacs
When you see a spider, you may think that disposing of it has taken care of the problem. Unfortunately, adult spiders are only a small part of the spider population…
Read more →10 Tips and Tricks to Prevent Spiders
1. Seal the Exterior of Your House Spiders can squeeze through remarkably small openings, so it is important to make sure you properly seal the exterior . Small cracks and…
Read more →4 Winter Pests You Should Prepare For
As the temperatures start to cool down a bit, you may start to feel some relief from the constant mosquitos and flies that plague our hot, humid summers. While some…
Read more →5 of the Most Dangerous Spiders in Australia
Australia has a reputation for being home to many dangerous creatures, including spiders. While we do have some of the most poisonous spiders in the world, deaths from spider bites…
Read more →An Introduction to the Redback Spider
The redback spider ( latrodectus hasseltii ) is one of Australia’s most dangerous spiders. It’s venom is extremely poisonous, and unfortunately, redbacks are particularly prevalent in Brisbane and the surrounding…
Read more →Why Hire a Pest Professional?
If you’re like many people, you want to do things on your own. If you have kids, you’ll see them often telling you adamantly that they want to do something…
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