Pest Control Tag

Preventative Maintenance for Summer

There is truth in the saying that “prevention is better than cure”. Preventative home maintenance can save you thousands of Rands. Read More

BZZZZ-ZZZ-ZZZZ-ZZZZZZ………..Chemical-Free mosquito trapping

A while back I half-watched a kiddies science show on how to build a home-made mosquito trap. What I remembered from it was that mosquitoes are attracted to the CO2 we breathe out and emit through our pores, and the ‘trap’ creates CO2 attracting mozzies to IT instead of YOU. Read More

Tree killing Border Beetle Infestation: What you need to know

Since being discovered in KwaZulu-Natal in 2017, the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Beetle (PSHB) has now spread to eight out of nine provinces. South Africa is known for its natural beauty, with Johannesburg and Durban placing 8th and 7th in the most tree covered cities in the world. With the ability to kill hundreds of tree species, the PSHB infestation is a serious national and international...Read More

Eco-Friendly Ant Control

Ants are often used as an example to demonstrate the advantages of teamwork, but to most of us these little insects are nothing more than an irritation in the home. It seems like once they have invaded your home, they are almost impossible to get rid of. Ants Everywhere There are mainly three types of ant species found in cities: Garden Ants are attracted to sweet foods and leave a pheromone...Read More