Mosquitoes spend their first week or so as wrigglers in still water. Larvae control deals with them at that stage, before they grow wings. Around Cleveland, the usual sources are garden ponds, stormwater pits, drain sumps, rainwater tanks with damaged mesh, dinghies and tinnies left uncovered, and pools that have been switched off. In summer, a single bucket of water can turn out hundreds of mosquitoes.
The crew we book checks every spot where water sits on the property. If it can be emptied, it is emptied. If it has to stay, it is treated with a larvicide made for mosquitoes, often as granules, tablets or a liquid. Common jobs include:
- Garden ponds and water features that are not running
- Stormwater pits, drain sumps and grated drains
- Rainwater tanks with torn inlet or overflow mesh
- Boats, covers and trailers holding rain
- Bromeliads and planter boxes that stay wet
If you have fish or frogs, mention it when you call. The crew will choose a product that suits that water, or suggest another option such as a small pump to keep the surface moving. For tanks, repairing the mesh usually solves the problem better than any product, and the crew can show you where the gaps are. To check for yourself, look for tiny dark wrigglers that hang just below the surface and dive when disturbed.
Larvae control sits well with a yard spray, since one cuts down the next wave and the other deals with the mosquitoes already flying. To book mosquito larvae control in Cleveland, call 07 3543 7773 for upfront pricing before the crew is booked.
