Mosquitoes and midges

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

Here are some facts that you might want to know about these nasty little insects:

• They can develop from eggs to adults in just six to ten days.
• They are found close to still 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 it's feeding time.

Worried about mosquitoes? Call Rentokil free on 0800 552 001 to discuss the midge or mosquito control problem with one of our expert technicians and we'll recommend a way to get them to buzz off.