Biting midges, often called sandflies, are tiny insects that breed in tidal mud and mangroves and bite mostly around dawn and dusk. Homes in North Brisbane closer to the bay, the wetlands and the tidal parts of the creeks tend to notice them most, especially on still, warm evenings in the warmer months and around the times of high tides. They are small enough to get through ordinary flyscreens, so many people feel the bites without seeing them.
Midges breed across large areas of mud, so no yard treatment can clear them from a suburb. What the crew we book can do is treat the spots around your home where midges rest and gather, which reduces the numbers near your patio, doors and windows. A midge visit usually includes:
- A look at where your yard meets bushland, creek or mangroves
- A barrier spray to hedges, shrubs and lawn edges near the house
- Treating flyscreens, door frames and eaves where midges land
- Tips on finer screen mesh and outdoor fans
- A check for mosquito breeding water at the same time
Before the crew arrives, bring in washing and pet bowls and close the windows on the sides being treated. Keep people and pets off sprayed areas until they are dry. The crew will tell you how long to allow for the product they use. Fans on the patio also help, as midges struggle in moving air.
Many bayside homes book midge treatment together with a mosquito barrier spray, since both insects shelter in similar places. For questions about bites or reactions, please see your doctor. Call 07 3543 7770 to book biting midge treatment in North Brisbane and get upfront pricing first.
