
Thatch Pests 101
What are thatch pests? Thatch pests are insects that thrive in the layer of dead grass, roots, and organic matter known as thatch. Thatch roofs

What are thatch pests? Thatch pests are insects that thrive in the layer of dead grass, roots, and organic matter known as thatch. Thatch roofs

Cockroaches are often considered pests and are met with revulsion by many. However, these ancient insects play a significant role in the ecosystems they inhabit.

Who doesn’t love springtime? The days are becoming longer, the mornings warmer and our gardens are coming back to life! In the warmer months, all

First things first, what are sticky traps? Cockroach sticky traps are usually a small cardboard box with a sticky residue on the bottom. Cockroaches crawl

Most of us in South Africa have come into contact with these 4-legged creatures at one point in our lives. Whether found on a beloved

Pest birds (e.g. starlings, doves, pigeons, seagulls) are a significant health risk to humans. They carry harmful diseases, insects, and parasites. Not only this, but

It is a common misconception that all pests hibernate and disappear in late autumn and winter months. Although pest activity is somewhat lower than in

We all believe that we need to use cheese in our mouse trap because that is what cartoons have taught us, but is that really

Did you know: The name Cockroach comes from the Spanish term Cucaracha (deriving from the Latin ‘blatta’), which means “an insect that shines the light’.

There are more than 980 species of bats in the world! Of these, 6% live in South Africa. Bats are extremely sensitive creatures and so