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They do not address breeding sources. For the same investment, monthly professional vegetation spray programs combined with source elimination are more effective and environmentally responsible for Brisbane properties with persistent mosquito pressure.\"}}]}]}<\/script>\n\n<div class=\"rpc-b141\">\n<span class=\"da\" aria-hidden=\"true\">To get rid of mosquitoes in Brisbane: eliminate all standing water every 7 days, treat water features with BTi larvicide, spray vegetation with residual pyrethroid, install and repair screens. For coastal and canal properties: monthly professional programs Oct-Apr for Aedes vigilax saltmarsh and Culex still-water species.<\/span>\n\n<div style=\"background:var(--bg2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\"><div class=\"wrap\"><nav class=\"bc\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/\">Home<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/\">Blog<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"color:var(--txt)\">How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes<\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"hero\">\n  <div class=\"wrap hero-in\">\n    <div class=\"cat\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\"><path d=\"M12 2c-1 3-4 4-4 8a4 4 0 0 0 8 0c0-4-3-5-4-8z\"\/><\/svg>How to Get Rid Of<\/div>\n    <h1 class=\"h1\">How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes: Brisbane Prevention Guide<\/h1>\n    <div class=\"meta-row\">\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg>Updated May 2026<\/span>\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg>10 min read<\/span>\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg>Response Pest Control<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"art\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n\n    <div class=\"qs\"><p>Quick answer: Eliminate all standing water every 7 days (gutters, pot saucers, bird baths, tarps). Treat ornamental ponds with BTi larvicide. Spray shaded vegetation with residual pyrethroid. Apply DEET or picaridin repellent during peak activity. For bayside and canal properties: monthly professional programs October through April.<\/p><\/div>\n\n    <p>Most mosquito control fails because people focus on killing adults rather than eliminating the source. Spraying your garden kills mosquitoes currently present but does nothing about the breeding water producing hundreds of new adults every 7-10 days. Source elimination is the only intervention that reduces the underlying population rather than just the current visible adult numbers.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>Step 1: Source Elimination Is the Most Important Action<\/h2>\n    <p>A female Aedes aegypti mosquito needs as little as a bottle cap of water to breed. At Brisbane's summer temperatures (28-32\u00b0C), the egg-to-adult cycle completes in 7-10 days. This means any standing water that persists for more than a week on your property is a breeding site.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"source-cards\">\n      <div class=\"sc\"><div class=\"sc-lbl\">Gutters and downpipes<\/div><div class=\"sc-txt\">Blocked gutters are the most significant mosquito breeding site on most Brisbane properties. Leaf litter creates pools that persist for weeks. Clean gutters before the wet season and after heavy leaf fall.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sc\"><div class=\"sc-lbl\">Pot plant saucers<\/div><div class=\"sc-txt\">Saucers under pot plants collect water that persists for 7-14 days between watering. Empty every 5-7 days or fill with sand to prevent water pooling.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sc\"><div class=\"sc-lbl\">Bird baths<\/div><div class=\"sc-txt\">Change bird bath water every 3-4 days during the wet season. Moving water does not breed mosquitoes; still water sitting for a week does.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sc\"><div class=\"sc-lbl\">Tarps and pool covers<\/div><div class=\"sc-txt\">Folded tarps, unused pool covers, and any sheeting that creates hollows collect water that is easily overlooked. Tip or remove all water collection points after rain.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sc\"><div class=\"sc-lbl\">Water features and ponds<\/div><div class=\"sc-txt\">Ornamental ponds without fish or movement breed mosquitoes freely. Add BTi (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) dunks or granules, a biological larvicide that kills larvae selectively without affecting fish, frogs, or birds.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sc\"><div class=\"sc-lbl\">Roof drains and plumbing<\/div><div class=\"sc-txt\">Flat roofs with pooling drain areas, air conditioning drain outlets, and any plumbing vent that accumulates water at the base are breeding sites. Check after rain events.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"source-grid\">\n      <div class=\"sg-yes\">\n        <div class=\"sg-hd\">Source elimination: what works<\/div>\n        <div class=\"sg-list\">\n          <div class=\"sg-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Weekly inspection and emptying of all containers<\/div>\n          <div class=\"sg-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>BTi dunks in ornamental ponds and water features<\/div>\n          <div class=\"sg-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Sand-fill pot plant saucers<\/div>\n          <div class=\"sg-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Gutter guards or regular gutter cleaning<\/div>\n          <div class=\"sg-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Removing unused containers and stored items outdoors<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"sg-no\">\n        <div class=\"sg-hd\">What doesn't address the source<\/div>\n        <div class=\"sg-list\">\n          <div class=\"sg-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"15\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"15\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"15\"\/><\/svg>Bug zappers (kill beneficial insects; not effective for mosquitoes)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"sg-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"15\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"15\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"15\"\/><\/svg>Citronella candles (repels briefly; no residual effect)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"sg-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"15\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"15\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"15\"\/><\/svg>CO2 traps (capture some adults; don't reduce breeding)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"sg-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"15\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"15\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"15\"\/><\/svg>Essential oil diffusers (repels at close range only)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"sg-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"15\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"15\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"15\"\/><\/svg>Vitamin B supplements (no evidence of effect on mosquitoes)<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Step 2: DIY Yard Spray for Adult Mosquitoes<\/h2>\n    <p>After source elimination, residual spray targets the adult population currently resting in garden vegetation. Adult mosquitoes spend most of the day resting in dense, shaded vegetation: under large-leafed plants, in established shrubs, and in shaded garden bed edges. These areas are the primary spray target.<\/p>\n    <h3>What to spray<\/h3>\n    <p>Bifenthrin or deltamethrin-based outdoor residual sprays (available from hardware stores) applied to the underside and stems of garden vegetation in shaded areas, along fence lines, and under eaves where vegetation is dense. Apply in the morning or late afternoon. Residual duration: 4-6 weeks on vegetation in Brisbane's wet season (rain and UV degrade product faster than on hard surfaces). The <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/mosquitoes\/\">mosquito pest guide<\/a> covers Brisbane species and behaviour in detail.<\/p>\n    <h3>What not to spray<\/h3>\n    <p>Do not spray flowering plants or plants actively visited by bees. Pyrethroid products are broad-spectrum insecticides that affect beneficial insects. Target dense, non-flowering shaded vegetation only. Avoid spraying near ponds or water features; pyrethroids are toxic to aquatic animals.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>Personal Protection: Repellents That Work<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"repellent-grid\">\n      <div class=\"rp\"><div class=\"rp-lbl\">DEET (20-30%)<\/div><div class=\"rp-txt\">Most extensively tested repellent. Effective against all Brisbane mosquito species including Aedes vigilax. Safe for adults and children over 3 months. Apply to exposed skin; wash off after indoors. Effective 4-8 hours depending on concentration.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"rp\"><div class=\"rp-lbl\">Picaridin (20%)<\/div><div class=\"rp-txt\">As effective as DEET with lower skin irritation. Odourless and does not damage plastics or synthetic fabrics. Good alternative for children and those sensitive to DEET. 4-8 hour protection at 20% concentration.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"rp\"><div class=\"rp-lbl\">IR3535<\/div><div class=\"rp-txt\">Moderate effectiveness for Culex and Aedes species. Lower concentration products (5-10%) provide 2-4 hours protection. More appropriate for low-intensity exposure than for peak wet-season bayside activity.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"rp\"><div class=\"rp-lbl\">Permethrin (clothing treatment)<\/div><div class=\"rp-txt\">Applied to clothing, not skin. Bonds to fabric and provides residual protection through multiple washes. Used by outdoor workers and bushwalkers in high-pressure environments. Not a substitute for skin repellent.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Brisbane Surge Periods<\/h2>\n    <p>Mosquito pressure in Brisbane peaks at two predictable times each year. Planning treatment and source inspection around these periods is the most cost-effective approach.<\/p>\n    <h3>October-April: wet season peak<\/h3>\n    <p>Brisbane's wet season brings the combination of warm temperatures, high humidity, and repeated rain events that creates peak mosquito breeding conditions. Inspect and eliminate breeding sources within 7 days of every significant rain event. Monthly vegetation spray programs provide ongoing adult population management through this period. Aedes aegypti (dengue vector, container breeder) and Culex quinquefasciatus (night biter, drain water breeder) are the two primary species active across the full Brisbane metro area during this period.<\/p>\n    <h3>Post-flood events<\/h3>\n    <p>Following any significant flooding event in the Logan River, Brisbane River, or creek corridor areas, mosquito numbers surge 7-14 days later as flood water accumulation produces a mass emergence of newly adult mosquitoes. The 2022 Brisbane and Logan floods produced the highest post-flood mosquito pressure in the region in decades. Post-flood, inspect the entire property for new standing water accumulation and spray vegetation within 10-14 days of the event.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>Coastal and Canal Estate Properties<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"coastal-strip\">\n      <div class=\"cs-hd\">Why bayside and canal Brisbane properties need different management<\/div>\n      <div class=\"cs-txt\">Properties near Moreton Bay tidal wetlands (Wynnum, Redcliffe, Cleveland) and Hope Island and Raby Bay canal networks face mosquito species that breed in sources outside the property. Property-level source elimination and DIY spray reduce but cannot eliminate the pressure from these external sources.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"cs-grid\">\n        <div class=\"csi\"><div class=\"csi-lbl\">Aedes vigilax (saltmarsh)<\/div><div class=\"csi-txt\">Breeds in Moreton Bay tidal wetlands. Daytime biter. Range of 5-20km from breeding source. Peak Oct-Apr. Council-managed breeding source cannot be treated at property level.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"csi\"><div class=\"csi-lbl\">Culex annulirostris (canal)<\/div><div class=\"csi-txt\">Breeds in still-water canals (Hope Island, Raby Bay). Night biter. Breeds on-property if canals adjoin the garden. Canal managed by council; property-level resting-adult spray is the management tool.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"csi\"><div class=\"csi-lbl\">Property-level management<\/div><div class=\"csi-txt\">Monthly vegetation spray October-April targeting resting adults in garden vegetation facing the water. From $80 per visit. Reduces biting pressure on the property by 60-80% during peak season.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"csi\"><div class=\"csi-lbl\">Limitations<\/div><div class=\"csi-txt\">No property-level intervention stops saltmarsh mosquitoes from the Moreton Bay wetlands. Monthly spray manages the resting adult population; it does not address the off-property breeding source.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>When Professional Treatment Helps<\/h2>\n    <p>DIY source elimination and vegetation spray is sufficient for most inland Brisbane properties with standard garden mosquito pressure. Professional monthly programs add meaningful value for three specific situations.<\/p>\n    <p>Bayside and canal properties during the wet season: the off-property breeding source (tidal wetlands, canal network) produces continuous pressure that requires monthly retreatment to manage rather than a single annual spray. Properties with large established gardens (1,000m2+): coverage area for residual spray exceeds what a retail pump sprayer can apply effectively. Properties preparing for outdoor events: professional ULV spray provides immediate knockdown for 48-72 hours before outdoor gatherings. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pricing\/mosquito-treatment-cost\/\">mosquito treatment cost guide<\/a> for professional program pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n    <h2>Mosquito Disease Risk in Brisbane<\/h2>\n    <p>Brisbane and south east Queensland mosquitoes carry several arboviruses that make mosquito management a public health concern as well as a comfort issue.<\/p>\n    <h3>Ross River virus<\/h3>\n    <p>The most commonly reported arbovirus in Queensland. Transmitted by multiple Aedes and Culex species active in Brisbane. Symptoms include joint pain, fatigue, and muscle aches that can persist for months. No vaccine or specific treatment. Prevention is avoidance: repellent, screens, and source elimination during peak periods.<\/p>\n    <h3>Barmah Forest virus<\/h3>\n    <p>Similar symptoms to Ross River virus. Also transmitted by Aedes and Culex species in south east Queensland. Reported year-round with peaks following wet season events in Brisbane, Logan, and the Redlands.<\/p>\n    <h3>Dengue fever<\/h3>\n    <p>Aedes aegypti is the primary dengue vector and is established in far north Queensland. In Brisbane, the risk of locally-acquired dengue is lower but increases during warm wet seasons as Aedes aegypti populations expand southward. Travellers returning to Brisbane from dengue-endemic regions can introduce the virus into the local Aedes aegypti population. Eliminating container breeding sources reduces the Aedes aegypti population that could sustain local transmission.<\/p>\n    <h3>Japanese encephalitis<\/h3>\n    <p>Culex species carry Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), which was detected in south east Queensland in 2022. JEV vaccination is recommended for people in high-risk areas with significant exposure to Culex mosquitoes. Consult your GP if you live near wetlands or work outdoors in QLD with regular mosquito exposure. Brisbane Mosquito Control information is available from Queensland Health and the relevant local councils.<\/p>\n\n\n    <h2>Screens, Fans, and Structural Mosquito Control<\/h2>\n    <p>Chemical and biological control addresses the outdoor mosquito population. Structural measures reduce indoor exposure independently of what happens in the yard.<\/p>\n    <p>Install 1mm aperture flywire screens on all windows and external doors if not already fitted. Check screen integrity at the start of each wet season: tears, gaps around conduit penetrations, and worn door seals are common entry points. Ceiling fans and pedestal fans create airflow that significantly reduces mosquito biting activity indoors; mosquitoes are weak fliers and avoid sustained air movement above approximately 1m\/s. Outdoor fans on verandas and entertainment areas provide a simple non-chemical control layer that complements repellent use for alfresco dining and entertaining during the wet season.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"takeaways\">\n      <h3>Getting rid of mosquitoes in Brisbane: key points<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"tk-list\">\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Source elimination first. Check and empty all standing water every 7 days. At Brisbane summer temperatures, standing water produces adults in 7-10 days.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>BTi larvicide for water features that cannot be emptied. Kills larvae selectively without harming fish, frogs, or birds.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Spray dense, shaded garden vegetation. This is where adults rest during the day, not on hard surfaces or open lawns.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>DEET (20-30%) or picaridin (20%) for personal protection. Bug zappers, citronella candles, and vitamin B supplements are not effective.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Bayside and canal properties need monthly professional programs Oct-Apr. Off-property breeding sources (tidal wetlands, canals) cannot be treated at the property level.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-box\">\n      <div><h3>Professional mosquito programs for bayside and canal properties<\/h3><p>Monthly October-April. Same-day across Brisbane and Gold Coast.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cta-acts\">\n        <a href=\"tel:0406178471\" class=\"btn-g\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 0 1 4.69 12a19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 3.6 1.21h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81 2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l.87-.87a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>0406 178 471<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/quote\/\" class=\"btn-gw\">Get a Quote<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"faq-list\" id=\"faq\">\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Should I eliminate breeding sources before spraying?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Yes, always. Spraying kills adults present now but does nothing about the breeding water producing new adults every 7-10 days. Source elimination is the most effective long-term action; spray without source elimination provides 2-4 weeks of temporary relief before numbers rebuild.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Is DIY yard spray effective for mosquitoes?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Yes for property-originating mosquitoes. Bifenthrin or deltamethrin applied to shaded vegetation provides 4-6 weeks residual. For saltmarsh mosquitoes at bayside Brisbane properties, professional monthly programs during the wet season are more effective than DIY retreatment intervals.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Is DEET safe for children?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">DEET at 10-20% is safe for children over 3 months according to Australian APVMA and Department of Health guidelines. Apply to exposed skin only, not hands or near eyes and mouth. Wash off after going indoors. Under 3 months: use picaridin as an alternative.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Why are mosquitoes worse after heavy rain in Brisbane?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Heavy rain creates new breeding sites and saturates Moreton Bay tidal wetlands, triggering mass Aedes vigilax egg hatching. The surge typically arrives 7-14 days after significant rain. Inspect and eliminate all new standing water within 7 days of any major rain event.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Are residential misting systems worth it?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Generally not recommended. Automatic misting systems provide short-term adult knockdown but kill beneficial insects and are not approved for residential use in all states. Monthly professional programs combined with source elimination are more effective and environmentally responsible for persistent mosquito pressure.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"author-bar\">\n      <div class=\"author-av\">R<\/div>\n      <div><div class=\"author-nm\">Response Pest Control<\/div><div class=\"author-cr\">Licensed pest control operators, Brisbane and Gold Coast. ABN 45 433 415 022.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p style=\"margin-top:28px;font-size:14px;color:var(--txt3)\">More guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/mosquitoes\/\">Mosquito pest guide<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pricing\/mosquito-treatment-cost\/\">Mosquito treatment cost<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/quote\/\">Get a quote<\/a><\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:var(--txt3)\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/seasonal-pest-control-guide-brisbane\/\">Seasonal pest guide Brisbane<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/pest-control-after-floods-storms-brisbane\/\">Pest control after floods<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/how-often-do-you-need-pest-control\/\">How often do you need pest control?<\/a><\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n(function(){\n  document.querySelectorAll('.rpc-b141 .faq-q').forEach(function(q){\n    q.addEventListener('click',function(){\n      var item=q.closest('.faq-item'),was=item.classList.contains('open');\n      document.querySelectorAll('.rpc-b141 .faq-item.open').forEach(function(i){i.classList.remove('open');});\n      if(!was)item.classList.add('open');\n    });\n  });\n})();\n<\/script>\n<!-- WEB_CONTENT_END -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-928","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes: Brisbane Prevention Guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How to get rid of mosquitoes in Brisbane. 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