Mosquito Control and Treatment in Perth

There are almost 100 species of Mosquitoes in Western Australia and many of them can be serious pests, interfering with leisure time and outdoor activities. Mosquito bites cause discomfort and pain, particularly to babies and others with sensitive skin.

Fact

Only female mosquitoes bite. They need blood to be able to develop their eggs. While taking blood, infected mosquitoes can pass on disease-causing viruses and parasites. Exposure to large numbers of mosquitoes may increase the chance of being infected with a mosquito-borne disease.

Fact

Mosquitoes breed in STANDING WATER- such as may occur in old car tires and other water holding containers, pot plant drip trays, septic and water tanks, roof gutters, domestic ponds, etc. By eliminating these breeding sites incorporated with pest management spraying you can help to permanently reduce mosquito numbers in your back yard.

Fact

Worldwide, mosquito-borne viruses and parasites are major causes of human and animal sickness and death. In WA the main mosquito-borne diseases of concern are:

Ross River Virus

Infected people may develop a disease called Epidemic Polarthritis, commonly known as Ross River Virus infection. Symptoms may continue for several months or even years in unlucky individuals. In epidemic years there may be hundreds of people affected in WA.
Barmah Forest Virus

This virus appears to be a relatively recent introduction to WA and causes a disease with very similar symptoms to Ross River Virus infection.
Australian Encephalitis

This is a rare but serious disease occurring in the northern half of WA. In severe cases, brain damage, paralysis or death may result.
Dog Heartworm

This disease of dogs is caused by a parasitic worm, which in large numbers can clog the heart and seriously affect the blood flow.

How we can help

Stewarts Pest Control can apply a residual spray to outside areas to reduce nuisance mosquitoes. This, in conduction with prevention of back yard breeding should rid you off your mosquito problems this summer.