Biting midges, often called sandflies, are tiny insects that bite at dawn and dusk, usually near tidal creeks, mangroves and low riverbanks. They are small enough to slip through ordinary flyscreens, and many people feel the bites before they ever see one. Homes in Petrie close to the river or low, damp ground can notice them most on still, warm evenings, and numbers tend to rise around high tides in the warmer months.
Midges breed in wet mud over wide areas, so no yard treatment can clear them from a whole suburb. What the crew we book can do is treat the places around your home where midges rest and gather, which reduces the number reaching your patio and windows. A midge visit usually includes:
- A look at where your yard meets bush, creek or damp ground
- A barrier spray to shrubs, hedges and lawn edges near the house
- Treating flyscreens, door frames and eaves where midges land
- Advice on finer mesh screens and outdoor fans
- A check for mosquito breeding water at the same time
Before the visit, bring in washing and pet bowls and close the windows on the sides being treated. Keep people and pets off sprayed areas until they are dry. The crew will tell you how long to allow for the product they use.
Many people combine midge treatment with a mosquito barrier spray, since both insects rest in similar spots and peak in the warmer months. For questions about bites or reactions, please ask your doctor. Call 07 3543 7764 to book biting midge treatment in Petrie and we will give you upfront pricing before anything is arranged.
