Mosquito treatment is the job we book most often in Petrie. It is a full visit that looks at the whole yard rather than a quick spray of the lawn. The crew we book finds where mosquitoes breed, treats the places where they rest and shows you how to keep numbers down between visits. The goal is fewer mosquitoes around the house, so evenings on the back deck feel normal again.
Most visits take between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on the size of the block and how thick the garden is. A typical treatment includes:
- A walk around the yard to find water where larvae grow
- Tipping out containers or pointing out the ones to empty
- A barrier spray to hedges, shrubs, lattice, fences and under decks
- Larvae treatment for water that cannot be emptied, such as ponds and sumps
- Simple tips for gutters, tanks and weekly yard checks
Before the crew arrives, mow the lawn if you can, bring in washing, toys and pet bowls, and close windows on the sides being sprayed. Mention fish ponds, beehives and vegetable gardens when you book so the crew can plan around them. Keep people and pets off sprayed plants until they are dry, which usually takes an hour or two on a warm day.
Numbers usually drop within a few days. Mosquitoes can still fly in from the river, parks and neighbouring yards, and heavy rain brings a new wave sooner, so many homes in Petrie book again in mid-summer. This treatment is about reducing mosquitoes around your home, not a health measure, so please ask your doctor about bites or illness. Call 07 3543 7764 for upfront pricing and a time that suits you.
