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Mosquitoes

australia owned and operated

Australian operated

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Over 14,000+ homes protected

Over 14,000+ homes protected

5/5 stars is most frequent rating

5/5 stars is most frequent rating

Mosquito Appearance

Mosquito

There are more than 3,500 species of mosquitoes all over the world and 300 different species in Australia. Many female mosquitoes are carriers of dangerous diseases. The most common type of diseases is Dengue Fever, Ross River Virus Disease, Encephalitis and Barmah Forset Virus Disease. In addition, these insects’ causes major disruption in the human population may it be in recreational, social or occupational activities through their persistent biting and buzzing. A mosquito’s bite is also irritating to the skin; it causes itching, redness and swelling in the bitten area.

Life Cycle of a Mosquito

A female mosquito can live up to 2-3 weeks and the male mosquitos life span is shorter. Both male and female adult mosquito will feed on plant fluids, but only a female will seek blood for protein source for the development of her eggs. There are factors that can attract female mosquitoes to bite, these includes body odours, carbon dioxide, heat or air movement. The female lays her eggs in stagnant water, on hatching the larvae grows through four stages of instars after two weeks of development it will turn into an active pupa from which will become a mosquito after 2 days, then later feed, mate, develop eggs for another generation of mosquitoes.

Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites

  • Avoid going outdoors the first few hours after dark.
  • Wear loose long sleeve clothing when going outdoors
  • Use a mosquito repellent lotion, cream or spray- available at your local supermarket.
  • Use mosquito nets when camping

Prevention of Mosquito Infestation

To successfully control mosquito, it is essential to focus on eliminating possible breeding areas. These include:

  • Water sitting stagnant in old tires
  • Water in Bird baths should be replaced on a daily basis
  • Blocked drains and roof gutters should be checked for stagnant water and cleaned of debris and leaves.
  • Water gardens and empty water ponds should be checked and treated.
  • Open containers such as used jars, empty cans and bottle- anything that can hold stagnant water should be disposed properly.

Fogging can also be an option to control mosquitoes, but only a professional pest expert can do it. Treatment is usually done at dusk, when mosquitoes are active. A fogging machine is use that sprays a high-pressure mist around your home; this treatment is done on a 3 monthly program.

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Kent Bailey
11 months ago
Just had my home barrier treatment for termites by Pest Ex. In every way a brilliant job and fantastic friendly service unlike...read more anything else I have struck on the Gold Coast. This is a very professional company and every person involved was excellent in every way. Strongly recommend them to all who read this review because you won't do better.
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Christie McCabe
a year ago
On time. Efficient. Friendly. Informative. Well priced. Our experience with Pest-Ex was easy from the moment Reception answered our call. Our routine...read more pest inspection could be done the next day (a Saturday which is most convenient for full time workers). Karl arrived at 7am with a smile to complete the service and carried out the work efficiently informing us of the process where required. Thanks team.
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Chris Burt
2 years ago
Very professional and able to identify our pest problem on the spot. Was on time and great communication with admin girls via...read more phone. Very conscious of keeping our pet safe after the treatment which was a classy touch. Highly recommend!
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Phill
6 months ago
Great people and always helpful and providing a good service.
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Lorrie Cruickshanks
a year ago
Thank you to Garyn who first identified the issues, he was extremely thorough and prompt and then to John and Janine and...read more the team who treated and area and placed the baits. The process was fully explained and they were extremely courteous and very professional. Thank you to all the team. The office also kept us up to date with when their representatives would be visiting and this is very much appreciated. Great work.
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Donna Hamerton
a year ago
After reading reviews, I'm glad that I chose Pest-Ex. Maria in the office was more than understanding to accommodate me and times....read more I was able to get a booking the same day I made the enquiry. Garyn my technician was even able to come earlier. When he arrived he was happy to explain everything that was going to happen and how to work around my pets and children. Need pest control done - hire these guys.
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Phoebe Worth
2 years ago
Impressed with the service. The technician Steve was on time, friendly and thorough - you could tell he was not rushing the...read more job. Will be using Pest-Ex again. Thanks guys!
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Mickey Ketch
a year ago
This company actually investigates the problem instead of just spraying your place and leaving. Very HIGH knowledge and experience in what they...read more do. They took the time to investigate the cause, the source of the problem and elimnated it completely which included going through every cupboard, cracks hiding spots the lot. We had a cochroach problem in our apartment for 3 months and we had 4 different companies come out and NONE of them investigated they only sprayed. After we called PestEx, Mr. Phillips was very knowledgeable and experienced eliminating our problem entirely. We also use PestEx in our shop and both Mr Phillips and Marty are EXCELLENT in resolving and maintaining pest problems. HIGHLY RECOMMEND PEST EX. BEST I'VE SEEN IN QUEENSLAND.