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There’s nothing quite like an Aussie summer BBQ. The smell of sizzling snags, laughter with friends and family and long warm evenings make for the perfect get-together. But one thing that can quickly ruin the mood? Pests.
Flies buzzing around your food, mosquitoes biting your guests and ants marching across the table are enough to send everyone running indoors. The good news is, with a little preparation and the right products, you can enjoy a pest-free BBQ season.
Flies and ants love scraps, sugary spills and rubbish. Before your BBQ, give your outdoor space a quick tidy:
Empty bins and make sure lids fit tightly.
Clean up pet food or spilled seed around the yard.
Wipe down tables, benches, and BBQ areas.
A clean outdoor area means fewer reasons for pests to hang around.
Summer evenings are prime time for mozzies, and nothing spoils a gathering like a swarm of them. One simple trick is to avoid leaving buckets or pots full of water which mosquitoes use for breeding.
For added protection, try an outdoor mosquito trap or zapper. These devices lure mozzies away from your guests and help keep the biting to a minimum. Pest Wholesale stocks a range of mosquito control options — perfect for backyards and verandas.
👉 Recommended product: Cobra Genus LED
Flies are a BBQ host’s worst nightmare. Covering food with mesh food tents or lids helps, but for serious fly control, you’ll want something stronger.
A residual outdoor surface spray can create a barrier around your entertaining space, keeping flies, ants, and other crawling insects away from food prep areas and tables. Spray down outdoor furniture, decking edges, and even bins a few hours before the BBQ for best results.
👉 Recommended product: Py Matic Bonus Pack
Flies and mozzies prefer still, shaded areas. Setting up a fan near the dining table or BBQ area not only keeps your guests cool but also makes it harder for insects to land. Outdoor citronella candles can also add ambience while helping deter flying pests.
Once the party’s over, don’t leave food scraps or drink cans lying around overnight. A quick pack-up prevents ants and cockroaches from moving in and makes your next BBQ hassle-free.
With a few smart steps and the right pest control products, you can reclaim your backyard this summer and host BBQs without the buzz (or the bites).
