An insect and odour control business on Burwood Road in Burwood, Christchurch, where pick-ups are by appointment only, so phone first. Ecomist is known for its automatic fine-mist dispensers, which release an insect killer or a fragrance at set intervals and are placed on a shelf or in a room. The company says it developed the original automatic insect control dispenser in New Zealand in 1992.
Customers mostly write about flies, ants and spiders. Several say the dispenser keeps a home clear of insects without poison trails or bait stations, and a few say they can leave doors open with less fly trouble. Others say they use the fragrance cans through winter. People who are sensitive to many products say the insect repellent does not bother them. Customers also describe the staff as friendly and helpful, and say they sometimes deliver in person.
The business is part of a franchise network, and each franchise is independently owned, so freight costs can vary from one region to the next.
Our pick in Christchurch for a household that wants steady insect control in place of sprays and bait.