Biting midges, which most locals call sandflies, are tiny insects that breed in the mud of mangroves and tidal flats. They are a common problem in Manly and the other bayside suburbs, especially on still, humid mornings and evenings. They are small enough to get through ordinary window mesh, and their bites can itch for days.
Midge treatment is similar to a mosquito barrier spray, but it focuses on the surfaces closest to the house where midges land before they come inside or bite. The crew we book sprays:
- Outside walls, eaves and window frames
- Window and door mesh, including sliding doors
- Plants and hedges on the side facing the water
- Patio and deck areas used at dawn and dusk
- Around outdoor lights, where midges tend to gather
It helps to be honest about what a spray can do. Midges breed across huge areas of the bay shore, and no yard treatment changes that. What it can do is cut the number of midges resting on and around your home, so evenings are more comfortable. Numbers still rise and fall with the tides, the moon and the weather, and homes right on the waterfront usually need treatment more often than homes a few streets back. Most people book in late spring and again in mid-summer, when midge numbers along the foreshore are at their peak.
Some simple steps help too. Run a ceiling or pedestal fan on the deck, because midges are weak flyers, and swap bright white outdoor lights for yellow ones. To book biting midge treatment in Manly, call 07 3543 7771. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby crew who works the bayside suburbs.
