Mosquitoes and sandflies are among the most common and most irritating flying pests in Bodrum’s warm climate. Mosquito bites that keep you awake at night, sandflies that bite silently and leave itchy, allergic marks: these tiny insects do more than spoil your evening on the terrace, they can also spread viruses and micro-organisms that threaten health. Bodrum Natural Pest offers fast, lasting mosquito and sandfly control for homes, gardens and businesses.
For information, call +90 (252) 382 76 67.
Why mosquitoes are dangerous
Around the world, mosquito bites spread illnesses that affect millions of people every year, including:
- malaria
- West Nile virus
- Zika virus
- dengue fever
- yellow fever
Because mosquitoes feed on blood, they can carry micro-organisms from animals and people. They are also active at night, so they disturb sleep and seriously affect your quality of life.
What you should know about sandflies
Sandflies are much smaller than mosquitoes, so they are hard to spot, but their effects are very unpleasant:
- itchy, swollen bites
- allergic reactions
- marks that stay on the skin for a long time
- quick, silent attacks
They prefer damp places with organic waste. Coastal areas, gardens and animal shelters are ideal breeding grounds.
Signs of a problem in Bodrum
Bodrum’s conditions are perfect for both pests: hot weather, high humidity, the seafront and marinas, irrigated gardens, pool surrounds, rubbish collection points, farms and stables. In summer especially, their fast breeding cycle can produce large populations in a short time. If you are being bitten every evening, there is almost certainly a breeding site close by.
How we treat it
We use proven methods that target breeding sites. Our process:
- inspection and assessment
- identifying the species (mosquito or sandfly)
- locating the breeding sites
- choosing the right treatment technique
- preventive measures to stop them breeding again
Techniques include ULV cold fogging, larvicide treatments, residual insecticide treatments and biotechnical trap systems. All our products are approved by the Turkish Ministry of Health and, applied correctly, are safe for people and pets.
Prevention tips
- Do not leave standing water around the house or garden.
- Keep bin lids closed.
- Fit fly screens to windows and doors.
- Disinfect pool water regularly.
- Water the garden during the day rather than at night.
- Keep animal areas clean and dry.
Combined with professional treatment, these steps give a much better result.
Not sure which insect is biting you? Our article on telling a sandfly from a mosquito lists the clues to look for.
Why choose Bodrum Natural Pest
- a team that specialises in mosquito and sandfly control
- a treatment plan suited to Bodrum’s climate and surroundings
- professional service for boats, villas, hotels and businesses
- same-day appointments and a fast response
- lasting results
Mosquitoes are not the only flying pest in summer: see our pages on fly control and wasp and bee control, our pest extermination in Bodrum for homes and businesses or the full list of pests we treat.
For a weekly checklist of the places where standing water collects, read our guide to keeping mosquitoes down in gardens and on balconies.
Do not waste time on temporary fixes. Call +90 (252) 382 76 67 or contact us for safe, lasting mosquito and sandfly control. Bodrum Natural Pest provides pest control in Bodrum for homes, villas, hotels and businesses.