A mosquito barrier spray treats the places adult mosquitoes hide during the day. Mosquitoes do not like hot sun or wind, so between bites they sit in cool, shady, still spots. In most Manly yards that means thick hedges, the underside of leaves, lattice, fence lines, the shade under the house and dark corners behind sheds and water tanks. When they land on a treated surface they pick up the product, and numbers usually drop over the next few days.
The crew we book walks the yard first to find these resting areas, then sprays them with a backpack mister or hand wand. They focus on the band of garden closest to the house and the areas you use most, like the deck, patio and pool fence. Areas usually treated include:
- Hedges, shrubs and dense garden beds
- The underside of decks and high-set houses
- Fences, lattice and climbing plants on trellis
- Shady walls, eaves and the backs of sheds
- Around water tanks, bins and outdoor furniture
A barrier spray usually keeps working for several weeks, depending on rain, sun and how quickly the garden grows. Heavy summer storms and new leaf growth wear it down sooner. Keep people and pets off sprayed plants until they are dry, and hold off on hosing the garden for a day or so. Tell the crew about vegetable beds, herbs or fruit trees so they can leave those out of the spray.
Many homes near the water book a barrier spray in late spring and again in mid-summer, when storms and king tides bring fresh waves of mosquitoes. To book a mosquito barrier spray in Manly, call 07 3543 7771 for upfront pricing and a time that suits you.
