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 Esterman, CEO of Pest Works. Fleas prefer temperatures […]

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 keep them out. It doesn’t matter whether you have one or […]

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 lot of damage. Bringing you every discomfort imaginable, they […]

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 known as ant farms, do their preparations during the Gauteng dry winter months. Spring […]

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 ant spray, that you can buy at your local supermarket can have […]

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 you may have rats in your house. Rats often burrow outside in soil […]

Effective Techniques to Control Rats Pest Works can help you avoid costly damage to your property and prevent the transfer of disease by providing effective services to control rats. An efficient solution when removing rodents is with the use of rodenticides. Pest Works have a wide selection of pet-friendly rodenticides which can be used in […]

The most effective way of exercising cockroach control is to Cockroaches are infamous for being unhygienic and spreading disease. They are linked to other health risks too. Being exposed to cockroaches could put you at risk of Salmonella, Dysentery & Gastro-enteritis. Cockroach droppings can lead to an increase in eczema asthma and have also been […]

How to get rid of pigeons and other birds Pest birds can be a real problem for any business. Not only do they cause a mess, but they can also be a health hazard, and a little frightening. Pigeons are normally the worst culprits, especially in towns and cities. Bird removal in these cases is […]

Some Signs of an Ant Infestation Call Pest Works today if you see any signs of live ants around your property or restaurant – If you’re seeing large numbers of live ants in your home or workplace then you may well have an ant problem. If you find them in your kitchen or in areas […]