Adult mosquitoes spend the hot part of the day resting in cool, humid, sheltered places. A barrier spray treats those places with a residual product, so mosquitoes that land there later come into contact with it. For most homes in North Brisbane, the barrier spray is the part of the visit that makes the biggest change to how many mosquitoes you notice at dusk.
The crew we book does not blanket the lawn, since mosquitoes rarely rest on open grass in the sun. They work slowly around the yard, spraying the specific spots where mosquitoes shelter. On a typical northside block that means:
- The space under a raised house, including posts and lattice
- Palms, bromeliads, gingers and other dense tropical plants
- Hedges, shrubs and the underside of broad leaves
- Shady fences, side paths and gaps between houses
- Under decks, stairs and around water tanks
On the day, close windows on the sides being treated and bring in anything you do not want sprayed, such as cushions, toys and pet bowls. Keep people and pets away from treated plants until they are dry, which usually takes an hour or two on a warm day. If you grow vegetables or herbs, keep bees or have a fish pond, tell us when you book so the crew can plan around those areas.
The spray keeps working for a number of weeks. Heavy storms, irrigation and new growth all shorten that time, and northside gardens grow quickly through a wet summer. That is why many people book a spray in spring and another in January, with a third in a very wet year. Call 07 3543 7770 to book a barrier spray in North Brisbane with upfront pricing.
