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Mosquito Control
Mosquitoes take away the enjoyment of spending summer evenings outdoors and they become particularly annoying when they venture inside through open windows.
Often the issue is still water that is pooling around your home and or large amounts of damp foliage.
Signs of a mosquito infestation
The following signs would indicate that you have an infestation in and around your home:
- Lots of mosquitos flying around in the evening.
- Mosquitos entering you house on mass via open doors and windows.
Professional mosquito treatment
Our mosquito treatment includes:
- Thorough in-home and around house inspection to identify all problem areas.
- A safe and effective insecticide treatment applied to all target areas.
- Applied by an experienced and qualified BugZero technicians.
- Service warranty depending on the age of your property and the conditions.
For more information download our product data sheet and read our article on How to get rid of Mosquitoes.
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Beating the Buzz: Your Ultimate Guide to Mosquito Control
Do you dislike living in an area with a lot of green vegetation? And especially when the rainy season approaches. Who is the culprit? Mosquitoes. These annoying insects thrive in moist conditions. They frequently hide among the foliage. They try to enter our homes in the evenings.
Despite using numerous mosquito control measures, you are still exposed to dangerous bites. Their bites itch and can transmit serious diseases. It is critical to regulate mosquito populations so that we may completely enjoy life while protecting our health. So, how can you get rid of mosquitoes? Find your answers right in this blog!
What Do Mosquitoes Look Like?
Eggs: Eggs are laid in water singly or in “rafts” containing multiple eggs. The exact location varies by species, but typically they are laid in stagnant or slow-moving water.
Larvae: The larvae or “wrigglers” can often be seen in pools of water. They rest upside down with the “tail-end” of their body pointing through the water’s surface to breathe. They dive or wriggle away from the surface when disturbed.
Adults: The identification of this member of the fly family is easy. Their size depends on the species but they rarely exceed 1.5cm in length. Their mouthparts help them to pierce the skin and suck up blood from the body.
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What Are the Signs of Mosquitoes Infestation?
- Mosquitoes frequently generate that irritating, high-pitched buzzing sound.
- Bites are an apparent indicator, ranging from moderately annoying to severely irritated and swollen. Only female mosquitos attack humans; males eat nectar and other pleasant foods.
- The adults are drawn to standing water, especially water trays from houseplants and water bowls, where they deposit their eggs.
- You could see them in dim and gloomy regions.
- Mosquito larvae in stagnant water.
Primary Season of Pest Infestation
Mosquitoes make their presence known largely in the summer months over much of New Zealand. They usually appear a couple of weeks after bouts of heavy rainfall. In tropical places, these troublesome insects can be a nuisance all year, but their number grows significantly during the warmer and wetter seasons.
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Tips for Preventing Mosquito Infestation
- The most important activity you can do to reduce mosquito populations on your property is to eliminate possible mosquito breeding locations. Firstly, know exactly when do mosquitoes come out. Eliminating all sources of standing water will eliminate egg-laying places. These include ponds, plant pots, drains, and clogged gutters.
- Mosquito screens are the most effective way to prevent mosquitos from entering the home.
- When going outside, wear loose, long-sleeved shirts and long pants with socks to limit the risk of mosquito bites.
- When dealing with mosquito treatment for home, think about employing a flying bug spray. Spraying it in the air generates an insecticide mist into which the mosquito can fly.
- If you have a major indoor mosquito problem, especially if you don’t have screens, consider contacting commercial pest control services and spraying pesticide on surfaces where mosquitos like to rest throughout the day. These areas are often dark and protected, such as behind furniture or behind cupboards.
- Spray locations where adult mosquitoes may come together, such as beneath eaves, on decks, under plant leaves, and along exterior walls near outdoor areas, to limit the number of mosquitos.
Effective mosquito management helps both locals and visitors enjoy outdoor activities without the continual annoyance and potential health hazards that mosquito bites provide.
Tips for Babies
- Dress the child in clothes that cover their arms and legs.
- Cover buggies with mosquito netting.
- When applying repellent for insects on your kid, always follow the label directions.
- Do not use cosmetics containing oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) on children under the age of three.
- Avoid using insect repellent on a child’s hands, eyes, mouth, wounds, etc.
Call Us Now
If you notice any of these signs in your home or surrounding areas, it’s crucial to call the best pest control company in NZ for mosquito control. At BugZero, our experienced technicians are equipped with the knowledge and tools to effectively eradicate mosquito populations and implement preventive measures to keep them at bay. Get a free quote today.
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