Mosquito

FACTS ABOUT MOSQUITOES

Everyone knows how annoying – and painful – midge and mosquito bites can be. Somehow, no matter how many you manage to swat, there always seem to be a few that manage to get through to give you a nasty, itchy bite or two.

A mosquito life cycle has 4 stages; egg, larva, pupa and adult stages. The entire cycle can take as little as four days or as long as one month depending on species and temperatures, all mosquitoes must have water for their lifecycle to be successful and most eggs hatch within 48 hours.

They are found close to still-standing water, where their larvae feed and develop. They seem to be attracted to bright colours. Mosquitoes will normally bite you at dawn or dusk, or if you’re unlucky, both. That’s when their internal clocks tell them that it is feeding time.

Mosquitoes often make that all-too-familiar high pitched whine. Bites are an obvious giveaway, ranging from mildly irritating to intensely inflamed with swelling. Only the female mosquitoes bite humans, where the males will feed off nectar and other sweet things.

The adults are attracted to still-standing water including water butts, water trays from house plants and water bowls, where they lay their eggs. You might spot them walking upside down on ceilings and glass surfaces. Mosquitoes travel a long way so if there’s standing water within a kilometer or two of your home, it may be the source of your problems. Mosquitoes might also be attracted to your lawn or shrubbery if it is well watered.

MOSQUITOES CONTROL SERVICE

Our technicians can help put your mind at rest:

• They’re experts in the habits of mosquitoes and midges, offering targeted treatment and advice.

• Their extensive knowledge allows them to administer the most appropriate treatment to efficiently get rid of mosquitoes and midges in your business.

We have a range of Luminos electric fly killers for your business that are quick and effective in getting rid of flying insects. Our Luminos fly killer range offers numerous advantages:

• Quick and efficient dispatch of flying insects through unique encapsulation or glue-board technology.

• Suitable for a range of internal environments, as well as a wide variety of industries with specific requirements for highly effective mosquito control.

• Reduces the risk of contamination from flying insects and the fragmentation or blow out of dead insects, unlike conventional devices. There’s no catch tray, no mess, no more mosquito problem.

• Provides peace of mind by complying with all legal and health and safety requirements.

To make sure our electric fly killers perform as well as possible, we carry out a series of tests using a scientific ‘Half Life’ measurement. This measures how quickly each unit catches 50% of mosquitoes and flies in an area, and uses this as a baseline for overall effectiveness.

As mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide and heat, our Luminos fly killer units form part of an overall solution in getting rid of mosquitoes.