Midge Removal Gladstone
With the warmer months and the increase in humidity is causing an increase in numbers of midges on the Gladstone and are now proving to be more than a nuisance, with severe, persistent itching from midge bites, that often result in open sores as we seek to relive the itching. If you’re look for treatments on midge removal Gladstone, Control Pest Management can help with our expert pest control technicians.
Midge Removal Gladstone
With the warmer months and the increase in humidity is causing an increase in numbers of midges on the Gladstone and are now proving to be more than a nuisance, with severe, persistent itching from midge bites, that often result in open sores as we seek to relive the itching. If you’re look for treatments on midge removal Gladstone, Control Pest Management can help with our expert pest control technicians.
Midges Control Gladstone
Midge Removal in Gladstone
Midge removal in Gladstone means cutting down the biting midges around your home so evenings outside are comfortable again. Control Pest Management’s licensed technicians apply a professional residual treatment around your property to reduce midge numbers.
Tired of the bites? Call 1300 357 246 or request a free quote online.
About Biting Midges
Biting midges are tiny, about 2 millimetres long. They are most active at dusk and dawn, gather where the air is still, and are drawn to light. Only the female bites, and bites can cause itchy welts. Midges are not known to transmit disease to humans in Australia.
Our Midge Treatment
We apply a residual treatment, available only to licensed contractors, around the yard. It is applied to house walls and screens, fences, shrubs and other foliage. This can reduce midge numbers for up to six weeks, though it will not eliminate them completely.
Ready to book? Enquire online and our team will be in touch.
Why Choose Control Pest Management
- Licensed, qualified and insured technicians
- Technicians are police checked and carry professional ID
- Backed by a national company
- Rated Excellent from 450+ Google reviews
Gladstone Suburbs We Service
We treat midges in Gladstone Central, Barney Point, Beecher, Boyne Island, Callemondah, Clinton, Glen Eden, Kin Kora, Kirkwood, New Auckland, O’Connell, South Gladstone, South Trees, Sun Valley, Tannum Sands, Telina, Toolooa and West Gladstone.
For other pests, see our Gladstone pest control page, our general pest control service or pantry moth removal in Gladstone.
Call 1300 357 246 to talk to a friendly team member, or get your free quote today.
Midge Treatment Options
As well as taking care of midge locations our experts will apply residual pesticide, only available to Licensed Contractors, in the yard around your house using the barriers or harbourage method.
This treatment can reduce midge numbers for up to six weeks though not totally eliminate the pest. The pesticide is applied to house walls and screens, fences, shrubs and other foliage.
- Midges do not breed in the grass, trees or in soil or sand in the garden; they only harbour in these areas.
- They are not known to be vectors of any human disease in Australia.
- Only the female bites: she needs a blood meal to fertilize her eggs.
- Generation time (egg to adult) is probably no less than eight weeks.
- The adults are about 2 millimetres long, much smaller than the mosquito
- Biting midge numbers increase around the time of the full and new moons.
FAQs
How do you stop midge bites in Australia?
Midges are most active around dawn and dusk, however they have been known to bite throughout the night and on overcast days.
To avoid their bites, cover up with loose-fitting clothing and use insect repellents. Insect repellents containing diethyl toluamide (DEET) or picaridin are the most effective. As a general rule, the greater the percentage of DEET or picaridin, the longer the product will remain effective. Always follow instructions on the label.
Call us today to treat your environment to help eradicate midges.
Can midge bites make you sick?
Bites can often cause an allergic reaction from itching and swelling to painful irritations for others. The severity of the reaction varies from person to person. In Australia, midges are not known to transmit any human or animal diseases.
How do you treat midge bites?
Apply a cold compress to soothe burning, and take an antihistamine to relieve swelling and itching. Resist scratching, as it can lead to blisters or infection. See your doctor if a bite becomes infected, and call 000 immediately if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Why are midges attracted to me?
Midges feed mainly on flower nectar and other sugary juices such as plant sap. They are also drawn to people, pets and livestock because of the carbon dioxide, body heat and scents we give off. Female midges bite because they need a blood meal.
Can midge bites make you sick?
Bites can cause itching and swelling, and for some people painful irritation. How strong the reaction is varies from person to person. In Australia, midges are not known to transmit any human or animal diseases. Contact a doctor if a bite becomes infected or you are worried.
There is no need to suffer one day longer from those annoying midges when you can get Control Pest Management to manage your midges today.
For a complete listing of all the suburbs we cater for on the Gladstone, please see below –
- Gladstone Central
- Barney Point
- Beecher
- Boyne Island
- Callemondah
- Clinton
- Glen Eden
- Kin Kora
- Kirkwood
- New Auckland
- O’Connell
- South Gladstone
- South Trees
- Sun Valley
- Tannum Sands
- Telina
- Toolooa
- West Gladstone
