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- Open 24 hours, every day
- Homes and businesses across London
- Fully insured
- Technicians qualified to RSPH (BPCA) Level 2
- DBS checked technicians
- A minimum 3 month guarantee on pest control services
- NPTA member
- SafeContractor approved
Spiders
Spiders are probably the most feared creature in the UK and possibly the world for that matter. Arachnophobia is very common and scientists believe the fear of spiders could be caused by either their legginess appearance, or it could even be part of our genetic makeup passed on from our family members.
Spiders in London
Spiders are common in London and can be found in almost every habitat, including our homes. While they can be seen throughout the year, you are most likely to see spiders in late summer and autumn, when they are at their largest and looking for a mate.
A few spiders have a habit of entering our homes. The most obvious example being the giant house spider which can grow quite large (leg span 6-7cm) and will hide away in the corners of rooms or under furniture. They can run extremely fast, which can cause surprise. Spiders are not generally aggressive and will attempt to escape or hide if disturbed. One species found in London that often attracts some media attention is the false widow spider. As its name suggests this spider is similar in appearance to the much more dangerous Black widow spider found in Australia, however the False Widow does NOT have any red markings on its back.
Fun Facts
Spiders have eight legs with British spiders have six or eight eyes.
The silk that spiders produce for their webs is tougher weight-for-weight than steel (medical research is looking at spider silk as a potential material for making artificial human joints)
Spiders first evolved 318 million years ago. This is long before dinosaurs
Spiders are found in every continent except Antarctica
There are around 45,000 species of spider worldwide with roughly 660 of which live in Britain. There are approximately 395 species recorded in London alone, with new species being found almost every year.
Our experienced technicians will carry out a survey and advise on a treatment that will best be suited to eradicate your current spider intruders.
PLACES OF OPERATION
North West London, West London, SW London, SE London and Kent
Payments we accept:
How we deal with spiders
We start with a survey to find where spiders are coming in and where they are sheltering, which is usually quiet corners, under furniture, lofts, garages and around windows. We then advise on and carry out the treatment best suited to the property. Around 395 spider species have been recorded in London, so identifying what you have, for example telling a false widow from the harmless giant house spider, is part of the visit.
What's included
Survey: species, entry points and harbourages.
Treatment: a treatment suited to the areas involved.
Advice: reducing clutter and the insects that spiders feed on.
Costs
Every job is priced after a free survey, and you get a fixed written quote before any work starts.
How it works
The same three steps for every job, whatever the pest.
Tell us what you have seen
Call, or send the form with your postcode and a line about the problem.
Survey and a fixed quote
We find the cause and the way in. Fixed written quote after a free survey.
Treatment and prevention
We treat, then show you how to stop it coming back.
Questions people ask
Are there any harmful spiders in the UK?
Why do I see more spiders in autumn?
How many eyes does a spider have?
How do I get rid of spiders in the house?
Other pests we deal with
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