Occasional Pests & Invaders
Millipedes
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Centipedes
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House Crickets
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Stink Bugs
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Ladybug
Also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles, they are generally beneficial insects.
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Silverfish
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Pillbugs (Roly-Polies)
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Occasional Pests & Invaders
Whilst a wide range of DIY and off-the-shelf products are available to get rid of occasional pests & invaders, a large infestation may require professional pest control to ensure the problem won’t reoccur.Pest articles
8 Simple Tips to Pest-Proof Your Property this Winter
Most people associate Winter with cold weather, short daylight hours, and a welcome relief from many nuisance pests. While the warmer months may bring flying pests such as mosquitoes, flies and stinging insects – Winter also has its own set of pest problems as rats,...
The 5 Shocking Dangers of Rats and Mice in Winter
Winter has officially reared its icy head – and as the days get shorter and the evenings get darker, South Africans start to retreat indoors. But they’re not the only ones. Falling temperatures will start to drive rats and mice inside in search of food, water and a...
The Rodent Breeding Cycle & How to Stop It
Seeing a rat or mouse scurrying across your kitchen floor is never a welcome sight. But, before you shrug it off as a once-off occurrence, consider how many others may be hiding out in your roof or garage. Once they have established a nest in your residence, the...
How to Protect Yourself from the ‘Mango’ Bot Fly Infestation
In early May, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) sparked panic when they confirmed an outbreak of bot fly larvae infestations in the North West Province, with increasing sporadic cases occurring in Gauteng. The bot fly larvae in question are those...
7 Signs That a Restaurant Isn’t Clean
If you’ve ever walked into a restaurant and immediately wanted to walk out, you’ll know that restaurant cleanliness is important. A clean restaurant is not only a matter of appearances – it’s also a health issue. Customers need to trust that the food that they’re...
8 Tips to Get Your New Home Move-in Ready
Becoming a new homeowner is an exciting life event. You’ve signed on the dotted line and have already pictured how you’ll make every space your own. When it comes down to move time, however, many homeowners fail to realise that there’s a lot more to do than just...
Drought Leads to a Major Increase in Cockroaches
As the drought in the Western Cape reaches critical status, residents are now dealing with another cause for concern as cockroach sightings and infestations increase. Typically, roaches are nocturnal pests, choosing to remain in the dark whenever possible. For this...
7 Diseases You Can Get from Common Household Pests
Apart from being a nuisance and an unwelcome sight, the pests that you find in your home or office could actually pose a more serious threat to your health and wellbeing. While some pests transmit disease by biting or stinging, others pick up disease-causing bacteria...
Myth or Fact: Can You Die from Rat Urine on Soda Cans?
Hoax emails and social media posts have recently been circulating across the globe warning users of a deadly disease caused by drinking from soda cans that have been contaminated with rat urine on the lid. In actual fact, numerous variations of this ‘scarelore’ have...
Bug Off: Why Flies Won’t Leave You Alone
The scene is all too familiar. You’re sitting around, minding your own business and suddenly a fly appears. So, what do you do? You swat it away. Instead of leaving you, however, it hangs around – circling you and generally just buzzing about, no matter how many times...