Mosquitoes can make a backyard in Brisbane hard to enjoy from late spring through to autumn, especially after heavy rain. Homes near Enoggera Creek, Kedron Brook, Norman Creek and the river, or those with thick gardens and plenty of shade, often notice them most. Mosquitoes rest in shady, sheltered foliage during the day and breed in any still water they can find.
The crew we book starts with a walk around the yard to find where mosquitoes are resting and breeding. They look at dense shrubs, hedges, the undersides of decks, pot plant saucers, blocked gutters, water features, old tyres and buckets left out in the rain. They then spray the resting areas with a barrier treatment and point out any water that should be tipped out or covered.
- Yard walk to find resting and breeding spots
- Barrier spray to shrubs, hedges and shaded areas
- Under decks, patios and outdoor furniture treated
- Standing water pointed out for tipping or covering
- Tips on gutters, drains and pot plant saucers
A barrier treatment reduces the number of mosquitoes resting in the garden, but it does more when breeding spots are cleared as well. Tipping out water once a week, keeping gutters clear and making sure rainwater tanks are sealed all help. Trimming thick shrubs near doors and outdoor seating also gives mosquitoes fewer places to rest close to where you sit.
Many households in Brisbane book a treatment at the start of the warm season or before a gathering at home. The crew will tell you how long to keep people and pets off treated plants while they dry. To book mosquito treatment, call 07 3543 7773 and tell us about the yard.
