Mosquito Pest Control
Mosquitoes are a scourge across the globe, causing millions of deaths every year. They are active during the hot and wet summer months and can be extremely irritating. Within Australia, several important human diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes, including Dengue fever, Australian Encephalitis and Ross River fever. Without proper mosquito pest control, mosquitoes can also cause major disruptions to life and social activities through their persistent biting, which can cause allergic reactions.
Give mosquitoes the Flick with our Flying Insect Control (FIC) solutions. We have a range of Flying Insect Control units to suit your home and business, keeping your property free from nuisance mosquitoes year-round.
From Preparation to Treatment
Common Mosquito Questions
What are the key characteristics of mosquitoes?
Mosquitoes have only one pair of wings, and long thin legs with a distinct proboscis attached to their heads. Their wings and bodies are covered with tiny scales. Full grown mosquitoes vary in size from 3mm to 30mm (depending upon the species). There are around 3,000 different species. Mosquitoes are found in a variety of habitats. However, adult mosquitoes rely on water sources to lay eggs, you will most likely find them in or near stagnant bodies of water. This includes floodwater, ditches, woodland pools, and bodies of water found in backyards, like pools, ponds and bird baths.
What do mosquitoes feed on?
Mosquitoes feed on sweet nectar, fruits and other sugary substances. Female mosquitoes also feed on the blood of humans as they need nutrients to develop eggs. While males only exist for reproductive purposes, females have a proboscis, a long tube (their mouth), which is able to penetrate the human skin to suck blood and garner nutrients.
What factors attract mosquitoes to humans?
Mosquitoes have such an affinity for humans because they are attracted to human sweat. When we perspire, we release odours which attract mosquitoes. Bacteria which reside on human skin emit substances which mosquitoes can detect, e.g. lactic acid, uric acid and ammonia. Mosquito bites tend to be more frequent on exposed parts of the body such as the wrists and ankles. Female mosquitoes can also detect carbon dioxide from over 50 metres away, which we emit every time we breathe out.
Why are mosquitoes attracted to some people and not others?
Mosquitoes have always seemed to be more attracted to some people than others. Researchers have discovered that O blood types are twice as likely to be attacked than A blood types. People with Type B are of average likelihood to be bitten. Scientists have also discovered that approximately 85% of people secrete a chemical signal that indicates which blood type they have, while 15% do not – and mosquitoes are more attracted to secretors, regardless of blood type. Therefore, genes play a big part in whether you’ll be attacked at the BBQ!
Do I need professional mosquito control?
Thanks to our hot summers and breeding conditions that mosquitoes love, treating Australian “mozzies” requires a multi-faceted approach. If you’re experiencing an infestation, Flick’s expert technicians will visit the problematic location and find the breeding sites. They will identify and remove any stagnant water sources, apply high quality pest control products and install Flying Insect Control systems.