What's different on the peninsula
Saltmarsh mosquitoes
Queensland's salt marsh mosquito breeds after flooding by spring tides and heavy rain, which is why bayside suburbs notice them after a king tide. Early evenings in the warmer months are the worst time to be outside.
Termites
Like the rest of south-east Queensland, Redcliffe is in the higher termite risk band CSIRO describes for the subtropics. Winged termites fly on warm, humid evenings, often at dusk.
Fire ants
Fire ants are in south-east Queensland. If you think you've seen them in the yard, report them to Biosecurity Queensland first.
What people here ask about
Termite inspections, cockroaches, rats in the roof and wasp nests make up most Redcliffe jobs, the same mix as Brisbane's northside. Older homes with timber close to the ground deserve a termite inspection before a renovation or a sale.
Homes close to the water deal with damp as well as heat, and damp timber is what termites look for. Keep gutters running, downpipes connected and garden beds from building up against the walls.
Worth doing before summer
- Empty water from pot plant bases, buckets and blocked gutters, where container mosquitoes breed.
- Store firewood and timber off the ground and away from the house.
- Fix dripping taps and leaking hot water overflows near the walls.
- Keep a gap between garden mulch and the slab or weep holes.
If it were our house in Redcliffe
Clear water from pot bases and gutters before summer, and book a termite inspection if it's been a while. For anything you can see or hear, tap it and your postcode.
Want someone to look at it?
Tell us what you've seen and your postcode, and a local pest business that handles exactly that calls you to talk it through.
