Mosquito Pest Control in Maylands
Mosquito Pest Control in Maylands
If mosquitoes are getting you down, take comfort in knowing that misery loves company. These critters aren't just the mosquito singing outside your window; they can also be veritable typhoid Mary's, and a threat to our health. That is the reason why around Perth and neighboring areas, there are so many people just like you that are seeking effective remedies to keep these irritating mosquitoes outside.
Mosquito Insights
There are nearly a hundred species of mosquitoes in Western Australia alone! Of these, around 30 species are classified as major pests. Mosquito bites are really the main problem because they can carry diseases like malaria, dengue fever or West Nile virus. Oh, and of course they can transmit heartworm to our furry comrades as well.
The most frequently found mosquitoes in our area are:
Aedes Camptorhynchus
Aedes Notoscriptus
Aedes vigilax
Anopheles annulipes s.l.
Culex annulirostris
Culex quinquefasciatus
These buggers are not only aggressive biters, they also change their behavior during different seasons. Others love the winter months, whilst many prefer their summer preparations.
Preferred Breeding Grounds
Mosquitoes are not picky; they will breed at almost every water source around ponds, birdbaths and even pet water bowls serve as household sources of clean or polluted water.
Salt Marshes and swamps.
Artificial lakes & Ponds
Storm grates and puddles in tire trenches.
Tips from the Pros about Avoiding Mosquitoes
Luckily, there are some easy preventive measures for ensuring you no longer have a spider problem in your hands:
Remove ALL standing water from your property.
For those of you with ponds, help can come in the form of mosquito larva eating fish. This is a natural and effective alternative to using poisons
Ensure your pools/spas are kept neat and clean without running low in water.
To keep them from entering into your home, place screens on doors and windows.
Look into the use of a mosquito deterrent device and traps.
Wear loose-fitting, long sleeve shirts and wear mosquito repellent when going outdoors during peak time of mosquitoes activity – dusk through dawn though even early evening is not a good idea.
In spite of your best efforts, though, you may be dealing with a mosquito problem too large for one person to handle. Where we Nexus Termite Treatment Belmont step in to help you out!
Why should you choose Shield Termite Treatment Maylands?
Outside, there might be several places that could attract mosquitoes: above-ground pools or hot tubs; pet water bowls; rain-filled planters (where it's worth pouring off excess water); dead leaves which accumulate on gutters; and a boggy lawn in springtime. What can you do with those? We love helping people like yourself make sure their homes are NO-GO areas for malaria-carrying mosquitos!
Our technicians at Shield Termite Treatment Maylands are highly skilled and will thoroughly inspect the interior of your home as well as exterior. We will then inspect every corner of your home from the kitchen to your basement, and up through the roof void. All dark areas that can provide a safe sanctuary for mosquitoes are systematically treated so as not to spare potential hide outs! We also take care of the exterior of your business as a preventative measure to keep mosquitoes from returning in the future.
Concerned about kids or pets?
Don’t be! With safe treatment methods, our team goes above and beyond to make certain your family stays healthy during the process.
Shield Termite Treatment Maylands offers all pest control services in Maylands and surroundings. Feel free to contact us at (08) 7947 6946 or visit our website:
https://shieldtermitetreatment.com.au/