Mosquitoes can make warm evenings in Ocean Grove hard to enjoy. The Barwon River estuary, Lake Victoria and the wetlands around the Bellarine give them plenty of breeding spots, and they are most active from late spring to early autumn, especially after rain and on still, humid nights. Backyards with thick shrubs, water features and shaded corners tend to hold the most.
A mosquito treatment focuses on the places adult mosquitoes rest during the day and the water where they breed. When you call, tell us how big the yard is, whether you have ponds, water tanks or water features, and when the problem is worst. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew who treats yards on the Bellarine through the warmer months.
- A barrier spray on shrubs, hedges, fences and shaded plants where mosquitoes rest
- Treatment under decks and around outdoor living areas
- A check of the yard for pots, buckets, gutters and other still water
- Treatment of water that cannot be tipped out, where it suits
- Tips on covering tanks, clearing gutters and keeping ponds moving
Before the visit, tip out pot plant saucers, buckets, toys and anything else holding water, and clear leaves from gutters. Keep children and pets inside while the crew sprays and until the plants are dry. A barrier spray cuts numbers noticeably, though mosquitoes blown in from nearby wetlands can still turn up on still nights.
Many Ocean Grove homes book a treatment before Christmas and again in late summer, around the time guests and family visit. Call 03 7053 9843 to book mosquito treatment.