Mosquitoes are a fact of life on the Gold Coast, with its canals, lakes, creeks and wetlands. Numbers climb after summer rain and king tides, and homes near water often find their decks, pool areas and backyards hard to use at dawn and dusk. During the day, mosquitoes rest in shady shrubs, under decks and in long grass, which is where a yard treatment can make a real difference.
The crew we book walks the yard looking for two things. The first is breeding spots, which is anywhere water sits for more than a few days, such as pot plant saucers, blocked gutters, bromeliads, tarps, boats and old tyres. The second is resting spots, which are shady, sheltered and cool. The crew treats the resting areas and shows you where water is collecting so you can tip it out or clear it.
- Treatment of shrubs, hedges and shady garden beds
- Under decks, stairs, jetties and outdoor furniture
- Fence lines, side paths and pool surrounds
- A check for water pooling around the yard
- Advice on gutters, pot plants and water features
Between visits, tip out standing water each week, change pet water bowls often and keep gutters clear. Fly screens on doors and windows help inside. Numbers rise and fall with the weather, so many people book before summer entertaining or once the wet season starts. The crew will tell you how long to keep kids and pets off treated plants.
Water tanks without mesh covers, boats left uncovered and ponds without fish are common breeding spots worth checking. Canal and lakefront homes often need the most attention, so tell us about your frontage when you call. For mosquito control on the Gold Coast, call 07 3543 7765 for upfront pricing.
