Water features look great in a tropical garden, but a pond, fountain or bowl that sits still for more than a few days can become a steady source of mosquitoes. Many homes in North Brisbane have one tucked into a courtyard or under a big tree, and it is often the first place the crew we book checks when a yard has more mosquitoes than it should.
Water feature treatment looks at each one in your yard and deals with it in a way that suits what lives in it. The visit usually covers:
- Checking ponds, fountains, bowls and rock pools for larvae
- Treating still water with a product suited to the feature
- Looking at pumps that have stopped or run only part of the day
- Checking overflow pits and the ground around the feature
- Advice on keeping water moving or adding small fish
If your pond has fish, frogs, turtles or water plants you want to keep, tell us when you book. Some products are not suitable for ponds with animals, and in those cases the crew may suggest other options, such as running the pump longer, clearing leaf litter, or adding a few more fish to eat the larvae. Features that are switched off or left half full over winter are often the worst culprits once the weather warms up.
Water feature treatment pairs well with a barrier spray, which deals with adult mosquitoes resting in the plants around the pond. After a big storm or a long wet spell, the feature may need another check. Call 07 3543 7770 to book water feature treatment in North Brisbane and we will give you upfront pricing before the visit.
