Thornlands sits close to Moreton Bay, creeks and low-lying wetlands, and mosquitoes can make summer evenings in the backyard hard work. They breed in still water and rest in shady, sheltered plants during the day, then come out around dusk. Homes with thick gardens, water features or bush nearby usually notice them most. Wet summers can bring numbers up within days.
A mosquito treatment targets where adult mosquitoes rest, rather than spraying into the open air. The crew we book works through shrubs, hedges, the underside of decks, shady corners and dense plants near the patio and outdoor living areas. They also look for places where water is sitting, since removing breeding spots cuts how many new mosquitoes appear in the weeks after.
- Shrubs, hedges and dense garden beds
- Under decks, patios and outdoor furniture
- Shady corners along fences and walls
- Checks for pot plant saucers, gutters and water sitting in the yard
You can help by tipping out water from pot plant saucers, buckets, toys and old tyres at least once a week, cleaning gutters so water drains away, and keeping pool and pond water moving. Screens on windows and doors help inside. After heavy rain, check the yard again, since new pools of water form quickly in low spots.
Mosquito numbers rise and fall with rain and heat, so some households book a treatment before summer gatherings or after a wet spell. Tell us about any parties or events planned so we can book around them. You get the price before the visit, based on the size of the yard around your Thornlands home. To book, call 07 3543 7768.
