Ant Control Cape Town

Ants

Ant Control Cape Town

Male Red Driver Ant, Ant Control Cape Town can identify many species of local Ants. Ant Control Cape Town can be a nightmare, Ant colonies containing hundreds of thousands of individuals are not as uncommon as one might think. Ants come in all shapes and sizes, some destroy foliage and fruit and some excavate paving making your drive way collapse. Ants may not necessarily carry any dangerous diseases, parasites or bacteria like Cockroaches or Fleas but they can be a nuisance. The Ant Control Cape Town team are part of Cape Town Pest Control panel of expert Pest Exterminators and are on call to help you. Ants are social Insects, their social structures make them a formidable Pest to Exterminate even at the best of times. Although they may not have built up a tolerance or immunity to our chemicals the fact that they mainly nest under grounds and have a habit for avoiding insecticides make them a little tougher to treat than some other Crawling Insects. The Ant Control Cape Town team treat Ants in a unique and specialized way for great results.

Ant Control Cape Town done the right way.
Ants are a nuisance, they walk over counter tops contaminating foods. They steal animal feed and water leaving behind formic acid which repels animals. Some Ants are known to kill plants and vegetables. Some of the smaller species of Ants infest Electric circuitry after the heat causing them to short circuit, costing thousands potentially. Ant Control Cape Town have the know how and means to stop them from causing further nuisance and damage. We treat infestations at the source and lay a protective barrier preventing them from spreading. Ants are a nuisance, by using the latest in Chemical technology available here in South Africa, we treat the problem at the source, this aids long term and guaranteed results. Here are some of the more common species of Ants treated by Ant Control Cape Town.

Black Garden Ants (Lasius niger)
These are possible the most common Ant species treated by Ant Control Cape Town. Colonies are on the smaller size and only reach around 40,000 workers. A Black Garden Ant queen can live for up to 15 years. These ants are commonly found in kitchens after sugar or left over food on plates. Worker ants are about 3-5mm long and a glossy black color. Black Garden Ant (Lasius niger)

The Pharaoh Ant (Monomorium pharaonis)
These are yellow protein feeding Ants, they are much less common that Black Garden Ants. The Pharaohs Ant is about 2mm in length and a yellow to light brown color Ant. These Ants have many queens in a single colony. If incorrectly treated they send pheromone distress signals and swarm. They split colonies and re-infest worse than previously. Colonies can have up to 200 queens with between 1,000 to 2,500 workers per queen. Ant Control Cape Town know the correct treatment methods for treating Pharaohs Ants. Pharaoh’s Ant (Monomorium pharaonis)

Cape Town Ant Control expert exterminators.
Every Pest is different, treatments vary and its extremely important to know the ecology of the insects for correct and successful treatments. Ant Control Cape Town can identify the several species of Common Ants found around Cape Town. Once we have identified the Species, a source will be determined and an effective treatment will be applied for guaranteed results. Cape Town Pest Control are the Experts. Our Teams of Professional Exterminators like to do things the right ways. With a wealth of industry knowledge our staff treat each and every infestation in a unique fashion. This provides safer Exterminations and longer term results. If you live in the Greater Cape Town area and you think you may be faced with an Ant Infestation, call Ant Control Cape Town right away. Our staff are happy to provide free no obligation quotations and industry hints and tips on Pest Prevention. Cape Town Pest Control are masters in Crawling Insect treatments, from Ants to Cockroaches, Fishmoths to Millipedes, no Pest are to tough and no job too big for us to handle.
Cockroach Control in Cape Town

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are an all to well known home intruder. Weather its the infamous German Cockroach, the larger American Cockroach or any of our indigenous roach species. Chances are even one Cockroach is one Cockroach too many. Cockroach Control Cape Town have your answer. When is comes to Insects with an advanced level of resistance, we have adopted a species specific approach. By using ground breaking breaking dual action residual insecticides and targeted baits and sprays, our services are guaranteed. Cockroach Infestations are notoriously hard to handle, luckily for you, Cockroach Control Cape Town is the service you need. Our seasoned staff can identify your species and treat then at the source and advice you on remedial actions to take for long term results. There is no need for your Cape Town home to be a Cockroach factory.

Cockroach Control Cape Town can educate to enable long term Cockroach Control.
There are only a few Pest species of Cockroach found here in Cape Town. Although there are hundreds of indigenous species, only a handful are significant in the world of Pest Extermination. Cockroaches are a metropolitan Pest and survive in even the most extreme conditions. Here are some interesting facts of Cockroaches in general.
  • A Pest Cockroach can live up to a week without its head. They have an open circulatory system and breath through tiny holes through their body. They eventually die from dehydration as they need their head for drinking water.
  • A Cockroach can hold its breath for up to 40minutes, they do this all the time to regulate the loss of water in their body.
  • Cockroaches can run about 5km an hour, this allows them to spread disease and bacteria throughout your home rather quickly.
  • The worlds largest Roach as about six inches long and has a foot long wing span. Luckily for us they are not found in South Africa.
  • There are about 4000 listed species of Cockroach world wide, luckily for only a few are Pests.
  • Cockroaches are cold blooded hence the ability for them to go without food for a month, fortunately they die from dehydration in about a week.
Cockroach Control Cape Town have advanced extermination Techniques.
The Cockroach Control Cape Town team use advanced methods to handle even the more high level of Cockroach infestations. Methods of control may include, specialized Gel, Pheromone traps and Baited Insecticide sprays or just baits in general. Rather than just go in to a client blind, spray and pray to kill a couple Roaches. We use a multiple faceted approach. This targets the Infestation at the source thus guaranteeing results. Cockroaches such as Blattella germanica or the German Cockroach, have built up a chemical tolerance over the years. This makes them tough to gain control of. Cockroach Control Cape Town have tailored techniques to ensure under exposure and incorrect practices will not hamper our Extermination attempts. By using a more advanced method we are able to give all clients a 3 month guarantee with all our Cockroach Exterminations, unless stated otherwise. In many situations, so called Professional Exterminators treat High Level Cockroach Infestations incorrectly. They use weak or incorrectly mixed pyrethroids. These are chemical stimulants that affect the Insects central nervous system. The unfortunate part is that Cockroaches in general have built up a tolerance to many of these pyrethroids. In theory, over stimulation should kill the Cockroach, thats how many of our products work. In the real world these poor quality chemicals stimulate the insects just enough to chase them out of hiding, causing them to spread. This happens with out eventual death of the Insect. At Cockroach Control Cape Town, we take the history and past treatments in to account when controlling an Infestation. Do do not use pyrethroids but rather a targeted approach. Pyrethroids by nature are detectable by the insects this means they are often avoided. We use targeted methods with undetectable chemicals.

Factors influencing the rise and fall of an Cockroach Infestations in Cape Town.
In many cases, Pests such as Rodents are known to help prevent or manage an already prevalent cockroach Infestation. Rats and Mice are known to love the taste of a juicy cockroach. Our Cockroach Control Cape Town technicians often find evidence of high levels of Cockroach activity with out any Cockroaches present. Too often an out of control Rodent Infestation will eat or control an Infestation. Weather also plays a large factor in determining the level and ability to grow and spread an infestation. The warmer and more humid their environment is the faster they will grow and breed. Because Cockroaches are cold blooded, they rely on Warmth to move, feed and digest their food as well as breed. The warmer the better. Here in Cape Town infestations get out of control due to artificial heat generated by anything from kitchen appliances to heaters. The availability of food and harbourage may be the most common and obvious issue affecting a Cockroach Infestation. Too often restaurants and even private individuals wait till a Cockroach Epidemic is on their doorstep before getting professional assistance. Poor hygiene and storage practices feed and harbor these Pests as well as hamper any treatment attempted by Cockroach Control Cape Town.

Cockroach Control Cape Town deal with the following Pest Cockroaches.
Here in Cape Town, the following species of Cockroach pose a threat. These Roaches spread disease and bacteria. Pathogens spread can be potentially deadly if left untreated. Cockroach Control Cape Town have the answer for the following species:

German Cockroach Control Cape Town
German Cockroach (Blattella germanica) These are possible the most common Pest Roach species. German Cockroaches are often found in kitchens swarming round the heat generated by Fridges, Microwaves, Kettles and Ovens. These small brown German Cockroaches have gathered a mean chemical resilience over the years. These are almost impossible to treat if your not a professional like the Cockroach Control Cape Town team. German Cockroaches are the number 1 most invasive Pest Insect in the world.

American Cockroach Control Cape Town
American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) These are the larger species of Cockroach found here in Cape Town. American Cockroaches frequent sewers and are called Water Bugs in some countries. Often attracted to lights at night American Cockroaches squeeze through the gaps in doors and windows infesting wood piles or the kick boards under your kitchen sink. American Cockroaches are known for spreading diseases such as E coli and Salmonella. They carry is straight from the drain to your plate.

Oriental Cockroach Control Cape Town
Oriental Cockroach (Blatta orientalis) Oriental Cockroaches are more rare than the previous two species on this list. Our local Cape Wood Cockroach is commonly mistaken for an Oriental Cockroach by would be “Professionals.” These Cockroaches are tougher to kill than the American counterpart as they seldom leave their damp dark living quarters. The residual chemicals applied by Cockroach Control Cape Town often washes away hence the use of Fumigants, targeted insecticides and alluring baits.

Cockroach Control Cape Town should be you first port of call
When is comes to the control of any out of control Pest Infestation, Cape Town Pest Control have know knowledge and means for full control. We have adapted treatments to suite your pocket as well as your unique situation. If you reside in Cape Town or surrounding areas, feel free to give us a call for a full list of services. We cover a wide array of pests, anything from tiny Bird Mites to larger Scorpions and everything in between. If you think you may have an active Cockroach infestation, call the Cockroach Control Cape Town Specialists for a free no obligation quotation for any and all pest related issues. Weather you have Rodents or Insects such as Ants or Fish moths, we have the answer. Our staff have a wealth of industry knowledge.
Spider Control

Spiders

Spider Control Cape Town
Locally, Spiders plague the homes of all that live with this Phobia. The Spider Control Cape Town team of professional Exterminators understand the fear of Spiders, Scorpions and many other Arachnids. We have tailored a specialist service to help those that have this fear. Casual Intruders plague the home of so many Capetonians and Cape Town Pest Control have the solution. Spider Control Cape Town has been created for those housewives, people with infants or even families that have a fear of creepy crawlies. Ever opened that old linen cupboard just to find a team of Daddy Long leg Spiders nested in the corner? What about those small Common house Spiders hidden in the cornish of your living room, just out of the reach of the feather duster of Doom.

Spider Control Cape Town exterminate Spiders and keep them away for longer.
The Spider Control Cape Town team understand spiders are beneficial. They eat their body weight in pest insects daily. They make beautiful webs that glisten in the sun and catch rain drops. Although most spiders prefer not to inhabit your Cape Town Home, most spiders aren’t even venomous and those that are stay so far away from you the chances of a bite are slim. Spiders much like Scorpions have a bad rap sheet and bites get misdiagnosed far too often. The Spider Control Cape Town team of pest technicians often get called out to houses for the following Spiders.

Daddy Long Leg Spiders
Commonly called Cellar Spiders, these guys frequent quiet corners of homes. There is a common myth that they are highly venomous, this couldn’t be further from the truth. They are harmless unless your a fly. The Daddy Long Leg Spider if found in pretty much all homes in Cape Town. Daddy Long Leg Spider

Black House Spiders
These spiders are frequently found in homes, they are mildly venomous with bites being very rare. These spiders frequent windowsills and garden sheds. These are not the spiders found in grass. These build webs and do not actively hunt like many others. Black House Spider

Rain Spider
These Spiders just so happen to be the thing nightmares are made of. Their size gives them a bad rap. They are the largest commonly found spider here in Cape Town. They are near harmless with bites being very rare and no more painful than a Bee Sting. These spiders are so beneficial as they commonly feed off Cockroaches, Millipedes and Centipedes. Rain Spider / Huntsman Spider

Sac Spider
According to the experts here at Spider Control Cape Town these spiders are the most commonly found spider bites. Bites are painful and cause Necroses. The bite by a Sac Spider is Painful and needs medical attention. These fearless predators are commonly found in homes and bite during night times while they hunt. These Spiders bite in defense of being squashed while we sleep. Yellow Sac Spider

Spider Control Cape Town have an odorless safe control solution for Casual Intruder Insects.
Spiders may be beneficial, they are not pests but some species may pose a threat to the health and general well being of our clients. Spiders are scary and can gain ingress to our homes in so many different ways. Without the intervention of Spider Control Cape Town team of Pest Experts, spider extermination in a daunting thought. Luckily for you, you have come to the right place. Cape Town Pest Control have a specialist Group of Spider Exterminators that deal with any level of infestation effortlessly. If you believe you may have a Spider problem and need some professional help, call our Spider Control Cape Town team of experts. Quotes are free and Obligation free. Our staff can identify common Spiders, root out the possible source and treat them accordingly. Call up right away for Spider free peace of mind.
Scorpion Control

Scorpions

Scorpion Control Cape Town deal with any and all Scorpion Infestations. They hide in your slippers and behind curtains. They dwell around your home and garden, hunting Insects and reptiles by night. Scorpions are a common Pest that the Scorpion Control Cape Town team of Pest Controllers deal with regularly. Although not a regular Pest, Scorpions strike fear in the hearts of those that can not distinguish the good from the bad. Although Scorpions are beneficial, there are some individuals you don’t want lurking around your Cape Town Home. Luckily for you Cape Town Pest Control have a team of Scorpion Control Cape Town experts that can identify dangerous species and treat them effectively leaving your home scorpion free.

Scorpion Control Cape Town Pest Controllers can identify species and environment factors that contribute to them.
Insects such as Scorpions, Spiders and Centipedes are predatory insects. They live in very certain environments, safe from their own predators. Warn, moist with a desirable ambient temperature are great hide outs for these and other insects. In Cape Town and South Africa in general there is only really one species of Scorpion that is of a medical significance. The Parabuthus family of scorpions are dangerous and often deadly to infants in untreated. They are different sizes and colors. The only thing that sets these apart are their tiny pincers and large heavy set stinger.
  • Scorpions are in fact, Arachnids. related to Spiders, Mites and Ticks. They have 8 legs not including their pincers.
  • Scorpions are a predatory species found on all continents except Antarctica, they feed exclusively on Insects such as Cockroaches, Millipedes and Fishmoths.
  • There are about 1750 known species of scorpion. Although humans fear all scorpions only about 25 species are dangerous.
  • Under a black light they glow blue due to the florescent chemicals found in their exoskeleton
Scorpion Control Cape Town are experts at identification and treatment.

If you reside in Cape Town or the Greater Cape Town area do not hesitate to call Scorpion Control Cape Town. We can identify your species of Scorpion. Figure out and help eliminate harbourage areas and treat the infestation accordingly. Our Scorpion Control Cape Town technicians are friendly and have a wealth of Pest related knowledge acquired over years of experience in the field. Scorpions need not strike fear into your live. Call Cape Town Pest Control right away for free no obligation quotes on any and all Pest Control related issues.
Bedbugs 

Bedbugs

 Travel a lot? Chances are, if you have something biting you at night you have brought a few hitch hiking night terrors with you in your luggage. Bed Bug Control Cape Town is a tricky but necessary service. Bed Bugs are illusive and cause distress to those who have no idea what the cause of their bites are. Fortunately Cape Town Pest Control have the answer, we have a team of Pest Extermination Experts. Bed Bugs are a wide spread Pest, regardless of social background status or the location of your home. Bed Bugs have no boundaries or prejudice. Bed Bug Control Cape Town can infest any and all homes, they do not need dirt or dust to survive. The general hygiene of your bed has very little to do with an infestation. Poor general hygiene may only make your infestation tougher to treat. There is a very common misconception that Bed Bugs are a thing of Myth, they are real and are a nuisance and all round health risk. Although Bed Bugs are illusive and only prey by night they are real and give a nasty bite. Bed Bug Control Cape Town Have a specialist team that can Exterminate any level of Bed Bug or Flea Infestation.

Bed Bug Control Cape Town are a specialist team of Exterminators.

Here at Cape Town Pest Control we like to do things a little bit differently. The years of experience gathered have given us a change of perspective. Bed Bugs are illusive Insects and all care and due diligents should be taken to prevent a re occurring Infestation. Advances chemical technology for control and pheromone and heat traps are used to monitor for re infestation. Years of experience have taught us the correct procedures to follow for fast, safe and effective Bed Bug Control Cape Town. Here are some interesting facts about Bed Bugs from Bed Bug Control Cape Town:
  • Bed Bugs can live everywhere: As long as there is a constant supply of food (a Blood meal), Bed bugs can live on Trains, Planes and even single family homes.
  • Bed Bugs aren’t just Common in Urban Jungles: Although they are more prevalent in cities, Bed bugs have no borders. They are found frequently in low populated rural areas.
  • Bed Bugs are tough Insects: Over the years many populations of Bed Bugs have built up an Immunity to Pesticides, they are hard to squish and can even go several months without a blood feed.
  • Bed Bugs are professionals at anesthesiology: Their bites are fast and nearly painless. Their saliva doubles as a local anesthetic and thins your blood.
Bed Bug Control Cape Town will be the last Pest Control Company you need.
The Bed Bug Control Cape Town team of Pest Exterminators do not only deal with Biting Insects such as Mosquitoes and Spiders. We are the Masters of all aspects of structural Pest Control. Rodents and Insects, regardless of the situation or level of Infestation we have you covered. If you reside in the greater Cape Town area, feel free to call Bed Bug Control Cape Town, part of Cape Town Pest Control. We have a wide array of quality services for any and all your needs. Free no obligation quotations and helpful hints and tips.
Wasp Control

Wasp Control Cape Town
Wasps are arguably the most nasty Flying Insects treated as part of out list of services. They are aggressive and are capable of stinging countless times unlike its counterpart the Bee. The Wasp Control Cape town experts are here to help. Cape Town Pest Control knows and understands the need to these unwanted lawn trolls. Wasps are insectivorous, Around this time of the year (Spring) they start making their nest and reproducing. Unfortunately they rarely pollinate and aren’t as beneficial as our dwindling Bee population. On the other hand, they can actually harm our Bee population. Invasive species carry parasites and even prey on Bees. Our Wasp Control Cape Town technicians are called on daily to handle all types of Wasp Infestations.

Wasp Control Cape Town is important in the conservation of our Bee populations.
There are many species of Wasp found here in Cape Town, unfortunately many of them are not local and are an invasive species. Usually the invasive species are more aggressive and have a very sophisticated social structure similar to that of some Ants and Bees. The Wasp Control Cape Town Team of experts can identify all species of Wasps or Flying Insects and Exterminate them if needed. Invasive Wasps found here in Cape Town are aggressive and should never be treated or exterminated by an untrained person. Our Expert Wasp Control Cape Town staff have compiles this brief snippet of info about Wasps found here locally in Cape Town.

German Wasp (Vespula vulgaris/germanica)
These guys are the most common species found here in Cape Town are are almost always responsible for Wasp Stings. They are very aggressive and may deliver multiple nasty stings. They are yellow and black with bands on them, markings depend on species. Adults are about 12mm – 17mm in length. These Wasps build large nests under roof tiles, windowsills and in cavity walls almost always near a quick exit. The colonies can be huge with up to 25 000 individuals. Always contact Wasp Control Cape Town for Extermination as these wasps are dangerous. The aggressive German Wasp (Vespula germanica)

South African Paper Wasp (Polistes marginalis)
As their name suggests, this is the local species of Wasp, their colonies are significantly smaller and are seldom aggressive unless provoked. Adults are about 17mm long and have long narrow bodies. They are brown with black or cream bands on, color depends on location. Nests are commonly found in the same areas as European wasps but significantly smaller. South African Paper Wasp (Polistes marginalis)

European Paper Wasp (Polistes dominula)
Also very common here in Cape Town and treated by the Wasp Control Cape Town experts, these guys are slightly larger than the German Wasps. They are less aggressive but will fearlessly defend their nest. Adults are Black and yellow with workers being about 15mm – 19mm in length. Nests made by them are a lot like out South African Paper Wasp just with a greater number per nest. The aggressive Euro Wasp (Polistes dominula)

Wasp Control Cape Town are experts at Invasive Wasp Extermination.
Wasp Control Cape Town can be a dangerous task and one should never undertake it without the correct personal protective gear and training. If You reside within the greater Cape Town area and need the services of the Wasp Control Cape Town team, call us right away. Quotations are free and obligation free. Staff are on call for hints, tips and advice for maintaining a Pest Free living conditions. Your one stop Fumigation services!
Fly Control

Fly Control Cape Town

Flies come in all shapes and sizes. In most cases the presence of Flies indicate an underlying hygiene issue. Cape Town Pest Control are geared up to identify Fly species, root out the source and eliminate your Fly Infestation. We have a Fly Control Cape Town group of experts that are trained to identify Insect Species here in Cape Town. These local experts know all the Pest Species and their biology. This makes our treatments a cut above the rest. We treat the problem first, not the Pest. Fly Control Cape Town are experts at identifying and treating Flies. Rather that only kill Pest Flies, they identify the source and treat the problem. This allows for long term and guaranteed Exterminations. Unlike many of our competitors we pride our self in safer and most effective Pest Control. Flies are part of our service, a service that few Pest Control companies handle. Fly Control Cape Town identify the fly species. Our years of Pest knowledge and field experience tell us the cause of the Flies and the best and safest treatment possible.

Fly Control Cape Town do things the right way
No body likes Flies buzzing around the middle of your room during the day ans hiding at night. What about those Flies that pop up as soon as your start cooking. Here in Cape Town Flies are very common, they could be in your home for a reason or just casual intruders that loiter a little too long. What ever the case let Fly Control Cape Town do things the right way. During each and every Fly Extermination carried out here in Cape Town, our staff will carry out a full site examination. This will help us identify the Fly species and any potential causes. We will remove or make recommendations regarding the removal of a source, treat the Fly Infestation and make recommendations for long term results. The recommendations could be anything from fitting Fly Screens to putting a lid of your garbage bin. Fly Control Cape Town are here to help by making your environment less Fly friendly.

Flies in Cape Town
Flies are mostly natures clean up crew. Unlike many other Flying Insects, they indicative of a very specific problem. Blow Flies feed off carrion and dead animals while Vinegar Flies help decompose over ripe fruit. Fly Control Cape Town can identify the species of Flies in your Cape Town home and help keep them away. Here are a few of the more common Fly Species locally.

House Fly Control Cape Town
House Fly – Musca domestica House Flies are probably the most common Fly Species found here in Cape Town. Also known as Stable Flies or Lesser House Flies, these pesky critters that are commonly found buzzing their way through your kitchen window right to your dustbin or food your busy preparing. Although not always indicative of a hygiene problem House Flies carry nasty diseases from their preferred meal “animal feces” to yours. Fly Control Cape Town can help control there disease vectors. Adult House Flies in Cape Town are about 6mm – 7mm in length with females being a bit larger than males. They have four longitudinal white stripes on their thorax with their wings having a see through yellowish tinge to them. A female House Fly can lay up to 100 eggs at a time. Its these guys that are mostly responsible to Fly Maggots in or around your bin Bags.

Fruit Fly Control Cape Town
Fruit Fly – Drosophila melanogaster Fruit Flies or Vinegar Flies are those found in bars and restaurants alongside other nasties such as Rats and Cockroaches. Ever noticed tiny Midges buzzing around your table while trying to eat? Chances are they are Fruit Flies. These Flies are mostly a sign that there is a potential hygiene problem. Fruit Flies are attracted to sweet, fermented or over ripe plant matter. This could be anything from the odd rotten tomato to last years chopped greens, dropped and forgotten behind the the freezer. Drosophila melanogaster or your Common Fruit Fly has one of the shortest life spans of all flies. It Takes only 7 days from egg to dead. Fruit Flies are a yellow-brown in color with brick red eyes. They are about 2.5mm in length with females easily differentiated from males with a black patch on their abdomen. Fruit Flies in Cape Town are especially an issue due to their short life cycle and their short life span. Ask Fly Control Cape Town for a positive identification and to root out the source.

Blow Fly Control Cape Town
Blow Fly – Family: Calliphoridae Blow Flies or as affectionately referred to “brommers’ here in Cape Town are also quite a nuisance. Blow Flies play an important role in natures clean up crew. Blow Flies strictly feed on decaying flesh. This could be anything from a rotten old steak you tossed last week to a dead animal. Blow Flies are potentially even a sign that that odd smell is about to be bug food. Fly Maggots from Blow Flies are ferocious feeders and can devour a dead Rodent in a couple days. Blow Flies also known as Blue Bottles or Carrion Fly adults are about 8mm – 11mm in length. They are excessively hairy with bristle like hairs covering their entire body. Blow Flies are can he heard before seen and often heard zooming around the room.

Diseases spread by Flies in Cape Town
Flies are pretty much the most nasty Insects to have around. House Flies alone are known to transmit at least 65 different diseases to humans. The fact these Flying Insects move from one unsavory food source to the next makes them a major health threat to any home or business here in Cape Town. Fly Control Cape Town Experts are leaders in Fly and Pest Management. Here are some of the diseases spread by flies in Cape Town.
  • Cholera – This is a potential fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine. Symptoms include severe vomiting and diarrhea.
  • Conjunctivitis – This is a common eye disease. Swelling and pain in the see through layer of your eye called the conjunctiva.
  • Salmonellosis – This is a common food borne bacteria transmitted by many Flying and Crawling Insects.
  • Tuberculosis – Also known as TB, this is a chronic and potentially deadly bacteria that grows in your lungs. Common symptoms include a bad chesty cough, weight loss and eventual dead if not treated.
  • Typhoid fever – This highly infectious fever is a bacterial infection that causes spots on your chest and abdomen.
  • Leprosy – Is an infectious disease that affects your nervous system, skin, mucus membranes and in severe cases it can cause disfigurement and deformities.
  • Anthrax – Also a bacterial disease that affects your skin and lungs. It can cause severe ulcerations of the skin and pneumonia.
Fly Control Cape Town can solve your Fly Infestation
So we have briefly scraped the surface of Flies in Cape Town, what causes then as well as the diseases they spread. Its up to each and every one of us to ensure our home or workplace of clean and Fly free. Fly Control Cape Town can help with that, by knowing the biology of the Insects we can deliver you with the best Fly eradication service here in Cape Town. If you reside locally and are looking for a free and no obligation quotation. Feel free to give us a call, Cape Town Pest Control has a wide variety of services on offer. Fly Control is just the tip of the ice berg. Call us right away and have a experienced member of our Cape Town team at your door in no time.
Pest Exterminators

Wood Borer

The Wood Borer Cape Town team are registered and trained to perform Fumigations and timber treatments.
When it comes to identifying Wood Borer Cape Town out team are the best. With a wealth of industry knowledge and tips gained by hands on experience any job can be completed without a hitch. Our team here at Wood Borer Cape Town can confirm that the most common Borer Beetle identified and treated as a house hold Pest are the following:

Common Furniture Beetle (Anobium punctatum)
These Beetles are number one on our list as a Wood Destroying Pest. They are about 2.7mm – 4.4mm in Length and have brown capsule shaped bodies with a distinctive “monks cowl” shape on their pro-thorax. These insects are known to attack moist wood in an environment 60% moisture. They normally only attach seasoned sapwood timber and not fresh or live wood. These beetle are often found in old wooden houses where the timber has not been treated. These beetles have a long life span and activity may only be evident after about 3-4 years. Common Furniture Beetle (Anobium punctatum)

House Longhorn Beetle (Hylotrupes bajulus)
Also known as the Italian Beetle are a cosmopolitan beetle found across the world. They commonly attach fresh sapwood and soft wood timbers. Although they are sometimes called Old House Beetles they are more common in Newer Houses that contain untreated timber. Adults are Brown-Black and have an off grey fur on their body. Their emergent holes are about 6mm – 10mm and are oval. Wood Borer Cape Town treatments for these beetles include Fumigations with Methyl Bromide gas and Timber Preservation by means of residual chemicals. Italian Beetle (Hylotrupes bajulus)

Powder Post Beetle (Lyctus brunneus)
Is a dark brown to reddish brown shiny beetle, their max length is about 7mm. They have a flattened elongated body with club shaped antennae. These guys feed off hardwoods but stay away from the heart wood of trees. The powder Post Beetle gets its name from the frass it produces, this is a fine nearly talc like powder. Wood Borer Cape Town team of exterminators find these beetles hard to treat because of their fine minute holes left behind barely enough space fro successful treatment. Powder Post Beetle (Lyctus brunneus)

Wood Borer Cape Town is a specialized field and should only be undertaken by trained professional staff.
The List of Wood Borer Cape Town goes on for miles. Only a few of them are of any significance in our field of expertise. Luckily for you we at Pest Control Cape Town Can identify the species and treat them accordingly. We also have the knowledge and insight to determine the possibility of an infestation to spread or hide. There are only a handful of methods registered and effective against Wood Borer here in Cape Town. We utilize the safest most effective methods for fewer comebacks and guaranteed results. If you reside in or around the greater Cape Town area and think you need the service of a Professional Wood Borer Cape Town Inspector, give us a call. Out skilled teams can provide free no obligation quotations and Wood Borer inspections for peace of mind. We are also happy to help with general hints and tips of preventing pests in your home or work place. Bird Proofing, Stored Products or Bacteria, no job is too big or too small.
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