Cape Town wasp queens emerge in August and September to build new nests. Treating in early spring — before nests grow to full size — is safer and more effective than waiting for summer.
Cape Town winters drive Argentine ants and sugar ants indoors as cold rain saturates soil and disrupts outdoor nesting. Here is what is happening and what actually works.
Cape Town rodents begin moving indoors in March and April as nights cool and winter rain approaches. Proofing entry points in autumn is the most cost-effective rodent prevention strategy.
Beneath the fynbos and dunes of the Western Cape, golden moles move unseen. This story explores what is common, what is endangered, and why species clarity matters before action.
In the quiet green folds of Newlands, Thomas believed he was preserving a rare creature. What followed became a story of care, misread facts, and knowing when to call in professionals.
Johannesburg summer thunderstorms displace cockroaches from drains and ground voids into homes and restaurants. Understanding the surge is the first step to stopping it.
South African December and January are peak bed bug reintroduction season. Holiday travel, short-stay lettings, and high accommodation turnover all increase the risk of bringing bed bugs home.
A Durban rodent campaign and the logic of the sardine run. How a residential complex broke a mature infestation by reading the ground — and why the waste area became the key.
She had always had cats. The doves and starlings knew it. Then the last one went, and the sky filled with wings. A story about bird deterrents that don’t work—and what does.
The scream came at 5:42 a.m. Not the sort that suggests inconvenience. The sort that suggests invasion. A true story about rodent control, inspection, and why exclusion beats panic.
Cape Town is shaped by wind, ocean air, and a Mediterranean climate. These strategies come from real properties across the Cape and reflect what consistently produces strong results.
Not every pest sighting requires immediate professional help. Learn when DIY is enough and when it's time to call in the experts.
