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The adult spiders are active between June and November and are rotund, brown with
pale markings; the female has a body size of 15mm and the male 10mm.
They are in the same family as the Black widow spider, but are nowhere near as toxic.
The bite from these spiders is very painful, causes considerable swelling and can still be
felt several days later. They generally they do not bite humans unless provoked.
If you find a sign or manhole infested with these spiders, or their nests, do not attempt to
move them, contact your supervisor.
We would like to thank Gilbarco Veeder-Root for sharing this information.
Being safe depends on the choices we make everyday. The right choices can save lives. We want to
share safety information and help to raise industry awareness. Safety is not about getting one over on
the competition. We need to talk openly, share what we know and make the right choices.
If you have any queries regarding the Safety Bulletin content or require further information please
contact any staff member of Xmo Strata Ltd.
