Flying pests
Mosquitoes
- Stay away
- 1 hour, and until dry
- Pets and children
- Away until dry
- Results
- Depend on the weather
Get your home ready
Before we arrive
What we do on the day
- We treat where mosquitoes rest, not the air: shaded foliage, under the eaves, fence lines, and damp, shaded corners.
- We walk the yard with you and point out standing water, such as pot saucers, gutters, buckets and the bird bath.
- We tell you plainly that standing water is the real fix.
- We also tell you plainly that an outdoor treatment doesn't last like one inside the house, and that new mosquitoes fly in.
After treatment
- Stay away from treated areas for 1 hour, and until dry
- Keep pets and children away until dry
- Avoid washing treated vegetation straight after treatment
Common questions
How long does treatment last?
Results depend on the weather, and new mosquitoes fly in.
What areas are treated?
Vegetation, shaded areas and breeding zones.
Will the mosquitoes go away?
Results depend on the weather, and new mosquitoes fly in. Treating where they rest helps cut the numbers around the house.
Can mosquito bites make you sick?
Mosquitoes can carry diseases that pass on to people through bites. In Australia these include Ross River virus, Barmah Forest virus and Murray Valley encephalitis virus. If you're unwell, call 000 in an emergency, or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for health advice.
How can I avoid being bitten?
Put an effective repellent on all exposed skin. Wear long, loose, light-coloured clothes that cover your skin. If lots of mosquitoes are around, try to limit time outdoors, especially at dusk and dawn.
Why are there more mosquitoes after heavy rain?
Heavy rain or floods can create ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, even in places that aren't tropical.
Where mosquitoes hide, and how they get in
Where they hide and breed
- In shaded, dense trees and bushes near the house, and in long grass and overgrown gardens.
- In even the tiniest amount of water.
- In anything that can hold water, such as unused pots, containers and tyres.
- In gutters and drains where the water can't run freely.
- In pet water bowls, bird baths and vases, if the water isn't changed at least once a week.
How they get in
- Through windows, doors, vents and chimneys that don't have fly screens in good repair.
- Through gaps in rainwater tanks and other water storage, such as around lids, covers and inlet pipes.
Keep them away
- Remove standing water regularly
- Maintain garden areas
- Clean gutters to prevent water build up
What happens next
Booking the treatment
A mosquito treatment goes on the shaded, damp spots around the yard where they rest during the day.
Still have a question?
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