Mosquitoes breed in still water, so calls across Brisbane usually pick up after rain, when pot plant saucers, blocked gutters, unused pools and low spots in the yard start holding water for a few days at a time. A single container of standing water can be enough to keep a mosquito population going through summer.
A mosquito visit looks at the yard as a whole rather than just spraying around the outdoor entertaining area, since the goal is to reduce the number of places mosquitoes can breed as well as knock down the adults that are already around. The crew checks garden beds, gutters, drains and any containers or garden features that hold water.
Homes in Brisbane near parks, creeks or areas with a lot of mature garden beds tend to see more mosquito activity, particularly in the warmer, wetter months. Yards backing onto reserve land or with dense shrubbery close to outdoor seating areas are also common trouble spots. Properties with a lot of paving and hard surfaces tend to have fewer breeding spots, though gutters and downpipes still need checking regardless of yard type. Covering water tanks and rainwater collection points with mesh is another simple step that keeps mosquitoes from breeding in water that is otherwise being stored for the garden.
- Gutters, downpipes and pot plant saucers
- Garden beds, mulch and dense shrubbery
- Unused pools, ponds and water features
- Outdoor entertaining areas and undercover spaces
- Low lying areas of the yard that hold water
If mosquitoes are making it hard to use the backyard in the evening, it is worth getting the yard checked and treated. Call 07 3543 7772, describe the property, and we will book a local crew with pricing confirmed before the visit.
