ANTS
Ants are one of the most common pests found in KZN. There are several known ant species and they occur throughout all seasons.
COCKROACHES
The three species of cockroaches commonly found in South African homes are the German cockroach, the Australian cockroach, and the American cockroach.
TERMITES
There are about 2750 species of termite worldwide. They can be divided into three groups based on the location of their colonies…
FLEAS
Fleas are a common problem in homes, especially those with domestic pets. You may discover a problem with fleas even if you do not have pets.
WOOD BORER
If left untreated, wood borer can seriously weaken timber, which may lead to structural failure of timbers.
SPIDERS
There are 1000’s of spider species, not all of which are dangerous. Spiders can be a particular nuisance in the home.
RATS & MICE
The most found rat in KwaZulu-Natal is the Roof Rat. Also known as a Ship Rat, or House Rat…
BED BUGS
Bed bugs are small reddish-brown bugs. They are parasitic pests and both sexes and all stages of the lifecycle feed exclusively on blood.
FISH MOTHS
Also known as silverfish, these teardrop-shaped insects that measure up to 20mm in length, grow from egg to adult without visible change in appearance.
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Cockroaches, Hardy survivors
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Ants vs Termites
Do you think you have a home invader chomping through your home's wood frame in the form of a carpenter ant or termite? If so, it would help if you could determine exactly which insect is the culprit. Both can be damaging to your home, but if you want to get rid of...