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Redback and Huntsman Spiders in Wagga Wagga: What Homeowners Should Know

By Stain Busters Pest Control Wagga · 23 October 2026 · 2 min read

Key takeaways
  • Redbacks like dry, sheltered, undisturbed spots such as letterboxes, sheds and outdoor furniture.
  • Huntsmans are usually harmless and wander inside looking for food.
  • Reducing insects and clutter reduces spiders.

Redbacks: dry, sheltered and undisturbed

Redback spiders build messy, tangled webs close to the ground in dry, protected places: under outdoor furniture, in letterboxes, in sheds and garages, behind pot plants and in the folds of kids' toys left outside. Wear gloves when moving items from these areas.

If someone is bitten and unwell, seek medical help straight away, and call 000 in an emergency.

Huntsmans and other wanderers

Huntsman spiders are large and hairy but are generally shy and do not build webs. They come inside chasing insects. White-tails and black house spiders also turn up around windows, eaves and brickwork.

Why you keep seeing more

Spiders follow food. More insects around lights means more spiders hunting. Webs, egg sacs and clutter give them places to settle. A one-off clean helps, but without dealing with the insects and hiding spots they return.

What helps

Brush down webs and egg sacs from eaves and windows, store items off the ground, seal gaps around doors and windows, and turn off or swap bright outdoor lights that attract insects.

For a thorough fix, our spider control service removes webs and egg sacs and treats the places spiders shelter and feed. Call 02 6931 2755 for a free quote.

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