As an established pest control company, we are well aware of the majority of pests, some more dangerous than others. In this line of thought, we have to admit that Australia is home to a lot of deadly animals, one of which is the spider.

With over 10,000 different species roaming around the continent, spiders are the most widely spread venomous creatures in the country.

Seeing the spiders is the most telling sign. However, as they like to hide in moist and dark places like attics, basements and the like, it may be hard to realise right away that you have a spider infestation problem. Here are what other signs you can look for:

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• Spider webs all-around your property - Most likely, this would be one of the first signs, as spiders use webs for hunting, getting to a higher place or egg protection. They can differ in shape per species.

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• Outdoor burrows - Not all spiders like to live in high places, some prefer to stay on the ground and build burrows. Such is the case with the Melbourne trapdoor spider. Those are most likely to be found in your garden.

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• Increased number of insects - Not so much a sign, but an attraction for the crawling creatures. If you have suspicions that spiders are infesting your place, then it is most likely to find them where insects are present.

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Although spiders are known to be natural pest control agents, having a lot of them can put you and your family at risk, depending on the type of species you are dealing with. High spider presence might also indicate that you have another pest living in your home. Spiders usually enter a house only because they can find prey to feed on there.