Fleas are a problem all year round, and the best Pest Control solution is to try to prevent them in the first place. Pets carry fleas that they bring into the home, but your garden can also be the source brought by birds and rodents, says Anthony...
Read morePreparing for Autumn Pests
Bed Bugs Don’t Completely Disappear in Winter When Johannesburg begins to cool off for the autumn season, pests such as bed bugs, squirrels and army ants have their own preferences for hiding places and we need to know where they are so we can...
Read morePest Control: Is it the Landlords Responsibility or Tenant
Whether pest control is the responsibility of the tenant or landlord, it appears to be a grey area across the world. Pests are one of the worst things that can happen to a rental property. They are messy, they spread disease, and they can cause a...
Read moreFirst Rains Bring Ants, Mosquitoes And Bugs Out Of Diapause
The first summer rains in Gauteng bring the reappearance of ants after their underground winter diapause. The long-awaited rain after the winter season is a signal for ants to become active and for millions of eggs to hatch. Ant colonies, also...
Read moreRecognising an Ant Infestation in the Home or Office
With the advent of spring each year, ants begin to appear from nowhere. This ends the ant respite from the cold winter months. And as the weather begins to warm so does the appearance of these sometimes very irritating little creatures. A simple...
Read moreSigns That You Have Rats In Your House
Winter is here and rats typically move from outside nests into shelters to borrow and in warmer places. These warmer places often include the Attic of your house, basement wine cellar or behind your kitchen appliances. Here are a few signs that...
Read moreHow to Tell the Difference Between Ants and Termites
In the spring, carpenter ants and termites both swarm in order to mate and reproduce. At first glance, the two may seem to be identical, but a closer look will reveal significant differences. How do you tell the difference between an ant and a...
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