Crawling Insects

Spider Control Pretoria

Spider Control Pretoria is a service close to the heart of many. Throughout greater Pretoria, spiders such as Rain Spiders, Button Spiders and countless other creepy crawlies plague the home of those living in fear of these creatures. Pretoria Pest Control has designed a specialized service for those who are living with Arachnophobia, the fear of Spiders.

Spiders may appear scary to some but for the greater part, many of the more common species found throughout Pretoria are harmless to humans and largely remain unnoticed. Some are an exception to this rule, hence the need for Spider Control Pretoria.

Spider Control Pretoria have a specialized treatment that targets spiders.

When it comes to controlling these creepy crawlies within the greater Pretoria area, we do it best. Highly trained staff apply advanced chemicals designed for long term control for arachnids such as Spiders, Mites and even Scorpions. The treatment clings to particles and stays active long term for guaranteed results.

The staff that carry out our Spider Control Pretoria treatments apply this residual action chemical to all high risk, key areas that Insects such as spiders frequent. This product dries clear, leaving no stains or smell. This long lasting effect makes it great for holiday homes or other premises that are mainly unoccupied. Its odorless properties ensure its safe for your loved ones and pets. In addition its safe for use in the homes for elderly as well as hospitals and even food preparation areas.

local team for Spider Control Pretoria tell us a bit about common species.

Spider Control Pretoria are the masters at Spider extermination throughout greater Pretoria — Sac Spiders are common here in Pretoria. The are aggressive and responsible for most Spider Bites

Sac Spider (Family: Eutichuridae )

These are a fearless Species of Spider. They boast a potent Cytotoxic venom that has a nasty necrotic effect. Tissue damage and permanent bruising is the order of the day after a bite from one of these. Sac Spiders are a Small species with adults only reaching about 10mm in length. They are light yellow to a creamy color. These are one of few Spiders with outward facing Tarci. Tarci are the end segments of a Spiders leg.

Spider Control Pretoria even deal with Black Widow Spiders fearlessly. Pretoria Pest Control is your one stop for Pest Exterminations. — The Black Widow is notorious throughout Pretoria, clearly marked by its red hourglass.

Black Widow Spider (Family: Latrodectus)

There are about 31 identified species of Widow Spider. Their world wide distribution makes them a common pest even in Pretoria and surrounding areas. Although rarely fatal unlike the name suggests. Bites are painful and mostly neurotoxic in nature, affecting your central nervous system. These spiders are mostly a darker color with a distinctive red marking on their abdomen.

Spider Control Preotria applies a treatment that even takes care of Rain Spiders. — Rain Spiders are things nightmares are made of, these gentle giants have a bad rap purely because of their size.

Rain Spider (Palystes superciliosus)

These guys are large and in charge. Although big and appearing aggressive these Spiders are harmless and rarely bite (unless your a bug). They harmlessly wonder through your Pretoria home looking to take those unwanted insect pests off your hands. Spider Control Pretoria often receives calls regarding the eradication of these Gentle giants.

Spider Control Pretoria is just a phone call away.

If you live in Pretoria or surrounding area please give us a call. Our Spider experts are friendly and always willing to help. We give free telephonic quotations that are obligation free. For all you Spider Control Pretoria queries, call Pretoria Pest Control right away to put a stop to it.

Millipede Control Pretoria

Millipedes are everywhere. They may not be a conventional Pest but given the sheer volumes they can emerge in, Millipede Control Pretoria is often sought. Pretoria Pest Control have your answer. Weather you have one millipede or tens of thousands, our staff have the answer for you. With years of experience in the field, we only utilize the tried and tested chemicals for guaranteed results.

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Millipedes are known to have two pairs of legs per segment. Also known as Shongololo’s, Millipedes have a long fat body and curl up as a defense mechanism when disturbed. The Term “milli” refer to thousand, they don’t however have a thousand legs. The norm is about 200 pairs of legs . Millipedes live of fungi, plant fluids and rotting vegetation. Millipede are harmless to humans they don’t bite. Millipedes can range from 27 to 38cm, depending on climate and species.

Millipede Control Pretoria a quality guaranteed service by Pretoria Pest Control — Millipedes plague homes and especially new developments here in Pretoria.

Millipede Control Pretoria are the specialists:

The team of Millipede Control Pretoria experts only use the best, odorless and safe products. We strive for customer satisfaction and guarantee all work we carry out unless otherwise stated.

Weather you have a persistent problem with Maggots, Centipedes or any other Crawling insects in your Pretoria home or work place. We have you covered, our specialist teams are trained at integrative Pest management and firstly teat pests at their source where possible. Rather than just spraying and hoping for the best we treat key areas and use species specific treatments as far as possible.

If you reside in or around the greater Pretoria area and have any structural Pest related issue, feel free to give us a call. Our Millipede Control Pretoria team is on standby for advice, free no obligation quotations and even out of hour treatments to suit your individual needs.

No job is too big or too small for us to handle. Millipede Control Pretoria, maters at crawling insect treatments of any shape and size.

Centipede Control Pretoria

Centipede Control Pretoria is another service provided by Pretoria Pest Control. The chemicals we use are effective and safe to the public, pets and children. We use different chemicals for different pests. Rather than spray and pray, we treat each pest in a unique way.

Centipedes and Millipedes are treated in a similar fashion, although entirely different Insects they live in similar places under the similar conditions. We try minimize the negative impact on the environment by adopting a pro active approach to any and all Insect Exterminations. We work together with client helping them to understand why certain pests are around in the first place and treat them at the source first.

Centipede Control Pretoria have a few interesting facts for you:

Centipede has many legs and they are also known to be venomous, some more than others. When they strike their prey centipedes inject venom into them witch leaves them paralyzed.
Centipedes have different numbers of legs witch can range from 30 to 354 depending on species. Although called a Centipede they can never have exactly 100 legs as each segment has two legs and they all have an uneven amount of segments.
Some of the larger Centipede species max out at over 30cm in length.
Centipedes can be found world wide, our Centipede Control Pretoria team confirm that there are about 8000 different species of Centipedes. Their colors can range from brown to red and anything between.
Centipedes can be found in soil, leaf litter, under stones, dead wood and inside logs.

Centipede Control Pretoria deal with any crawling insects with no mess and no fuss. — Centipedes are active hunters, they overpower and inject their prey with a toxic paralyzing venom. The Centipede Control Pretoria team here in Pretoria eradicate many pest arthropod species.

Centipede Control Pretoria with Pest Control:

We as The Pest Control team in Pretoria only use the most effective and safe method to help with Centipede Control Pretoria. Even if you are struggling with other pests such as Cockroaches, Book Lice or Ants. Give us a call and we can help.

If you reside in greater Pretoria and have a problem with any these or other pests don’t hesitate to give our professional team a call. We will be happy to assist you with helpful hints and tips as well as free quotations.

Fishmoth Control Pretoria

Fishmoths may seem small and innocent. Fishmoth Control Pretoria team of experts assure you that this is not the case. They may seem as if they just mind their business going about their own business. This is far from the truth, Fishmoths here in Pretoria are classed as Stored Product Insects. This means that they are a pest that is important to the protection and public health and safety. They attack and cause countless damage to stored products. Pretoria Pest Control have the answer no matter your situation.

Fishmoth Control Pretoria is a process by which a skilled team of experts determine the level of a Fishmoth Infestation, identify the source and spread of the problem. A registered and safer method of treatment is then applied based on our findings. This will provide long term results and save thousands in potential replacement and damage.

Fishmoth Control Pretoria are the Experts at extermination

As mentioned above Fishmoth Control Pretoria are your local Experts at extermination. Fishmoths are Crawling Insects, this means they wonder around your home hiding in dark damp corners. They wait for night time to fall before emerging to look for their next meal. From a Pest Control standpoint nocturnal insects may not always be an easy extermination. That is why Pretoria Pest Control deal with the cause of your infestation rather that the result of an unfavorable situation. We tackle each and every infestation at the source. We target individual Pests and hit their key areas where it hurts most!

Our teams of exterminators are local to Pretoria. This means they are familiar with Insects and Rodents local to Pretoria. This helps us make informed and educated decisions regarding treatments. By understanding the species and biology of each insects, our Pretoria Exterminators can apply the safest most effective method of treatment. Educate clients to prevent future infestations, this in turn will ensure long term results.

Fishmoths in Pretoria

Fishmoth Control Pretoria are the Master Pest Exterminators. Pretoria Pest Control are a cut abovethe rest. — Fishmoths are a common Pests in Pretoria that cause damage to furniture, cloths as well as stored food

Regardless your walk of life, Fishmoths have the ability to infest your home with no regard to cleanliness or hygiene. Fishmoths in Pretoria can be nasty, they chew tiny holes in clothing. Destroy prized book bindings causing your books to fall apart and last but not least, live in your kitchen cupboards and feed off your food. If left untreated Fishmoths can become out of control and end up costing you thousands. With a single call to Fishmoth Control Pretoria, all your Fishmoth problems will come to an end. No mess and no fuss.

Here are some funky facts about Fishmoths in Pretoria:

Fishmoths in Pretoria are also known as Silverfish. They get their name from the way they walk. When walking or running they have a fish out of water appearance.
Fishmoths do not bite and can not fly. In fact, they feed of organic matter that often occurs in damp dark places. This “organic matter” could be anything from mold and mildew to cottons, silk and wool.
Fishmoths are shiny blue to silver with an iridescence in color. They are one of the simplest and least evolved insects on earth. Fishmoths date back to the prehistoric times.
Fishmoths are not fish at all, they have eight legs and run like mad. They commonly hide in the cracks of your skirting boards or under the kick boards of your kitchen cupboards. They like damp dark and moldy areas.

Fishmoth Control Pretoria can eliminate any level of Fishmoth Infestation

Be 100% free from silverfish aswell as Fishmoths this summer with Pretoria Pest Control speciaists — Stop Fishmoths from destroying your prized possessions.

Fishmoth Control Pretoria pride our self in service excellence. We have adopted a multi faceted approach to Pest Extermination. This means that we have multitude of treatment options and methods. This allows us to tackle any problem fast and effectively and during your convenient. That’s right, we not offer a 24 Hour Pest Control service.

If you reside in Pretoria and have a Pest problem, feel free to give us a call. Fishmoth Control Pretoria is only the tip of the iceberg concerning the quality services. Pretoria Pest Control can gladly help you with anything from Rodents such as Rats and Mice to Insects such as Ants and Cockroaches. Our Eco friendly exterminations are a great preventative Pest Control service. Not only for homes but for rental accommodation and hotels or B&B’s.

Call the Fishmoth Control Pretoria team for quotations that are free and no obligation. Our Staff are friendly, professional and are full of industry knowledge. Hints and tips on pest Prevention and pretty much anything Pest Control related.

Ant Control Pretoria

Are Garden Ants pushing up your drive way? Are those tiny Red Ants trailing through your kitchen getting a little out of control? If your answer is yes, you have come to the right place. Pretoria Pest Control have a specialized group of Fumigators that are geared to help. Ant Control Pretoria teams are seasoned professionals. Instead of just spraying and praying for results, we methodically structure Eco-friendly treatments that work against the Ant colonies biology.

Although Ants don’t carry bacteria or diseases on their bodies like other Insects such as Cockroaches do. They are however known for structural as well as cosmetic damage. Garden Ants excavate paving while Sugar Ants carry your dog or cats food away. Regardless of what species of Ant your struggling with. You can rest assured you have come to the right place. Ant Control Pretoria can handle any level of Ant infestation effortlessly.

Ant Control Pretoria is a Fumigation service that is designed to target Ants as a species. Targeted pesticides such as baits, gels and sprays are applied in key areas. These actively attract Garden Ants, Sugar Ants as well as Black Ants into the hot zone. The chemical acts like a virus, sticking to individuals and as a result infecting the entire colony. Within a couple days, even an under ground colony will be exterminated with no mess and no fuss.

100% Ant Extermination by your local Pest Control Professionals!

Weather you live in the suburbs or in the city, any level of Ant infestation in unsightly and ultimately a menace. With a little help from Ant Control Pretoria’s team of specialists you can once more be Ant free. We will make sure every last one of them in gone, from the Sugar Ants in your bathroom to the Argentine Ant colony beneath your wendy house.

Here are a few key features that make our Ant Extermination Service in Pretoria a cut above the rest:

No odor and no sticky residue: With all our Fumigation’s, Ant Extermination is no exception. Rather than just spray and pray for results. Our seasoned experts methodically treat key areas with targeted pesticides. This means one we leave no staining or bad odor. Whats more, our treatments kill the colony at the source rather that just those you see.

No need to unpack your cupboards: The methods we use in sensitive areas are so sophisticated and targeted for Ants. There is no need to unpack your kitchen cupboards. Our application equipment treats cupboards for Ants with pin point accuracy. Our specially formulated insecticide is applied only in key areas and does not come in contact with cutlery, crockery or food.

No need to vacate for long periods of time: The longest time that we may require you to vacate is 2 hours. This is just about enough time for our treatment to settle and dry up. The residual left behind in odorless and invisible. Its not air born like that of so many of our competitors.

Ants in Pretoria

There are two main types of Ants found in Pretoria. These are namely the sugar feeding Ants and protein feeding Ants. The most common species of Ants found in Pretoria are Red or Argentine Ants. These Ants are largely omnivorous and feed off proteins as well as starches. Pharaohs Ants on the other hand are less common but only feed off proteins.

Sugar feeding Ants such as the Black Ant invade kitchen cupboards while Garden Ants push up paving slabs. Ants in Pretoria are not only a nuisance, they cause unsightly damage to foods as well as gardens. Here are a few of the more common species of Ants found in Pretoria:

Argentine Ant Control Pretoria:

Argentine Ants are undoubtedly the most common species of Ant found here in Pretoria. Our Ant Control Pretoria teams commonly deal with colonies that span in to tens of thousand of individuals. These tiny beasties commonly invade homes as well as workplaces throughout South Africa.

Argentine Ants are a smaller species of Ant with workers ranging in size 1.6mm to 2.8mm. They are red / brown in color with 6 legs and very small mandibles.
Where Argentine Ants lack in size, they make up in numbers. A single Argentine Ant colony have have upwards of 500 000 workers. These are ranked in the world 100 most invasive species. Some mega colonies in the US stretch about 900 kilometers and have an estimated 1 trillion individuals.
Argentine Ants are small and are usually found climbing through unseen cracks and crevasse. Cracks in grouting or a laps in judgement during sealing plumbing holes can lead to an Ant Infestation in no time.
Like most Ants, Argentine Ants are omnivorous and pretty much any food wast in fair game to them. They are often even found pushing up through cracks in foundations trailing towards refuse bins as well as animal feed.

Garden Ant Control Pretoria teams are commonly called out to prevent the collaps of paving and grass lands. — Garden Ant – *Lasius niger*

Black or Garden Ant Control Pretoria:

Garden Ants pose more of a problem than their cousins. Although they frequently attain numbers exceeding 10 000 individuals, these menaces are largely responsible for uneven paving and those ever to “tidy” heaps of sand along your wall floor junctions. These critters frequent homes that are less tidy than they should be.

Garden Ants a a slightly larger species of Ant found here in Pretoria. Workers average in size between 3mm – 5mm long and are glossy black in color. As the generations pass and the colony matures, Garden Ant workers are known to increase in size.
Garden Ants will only ever have one queen per colony as opposed to many other species. Queens can live up to 15 years given the right environment. Its this species of Ant that we commonly refer to as Flying Ants here in Pretoria.
Black / Garden Ants may not have the numbers of the Argentine Ants but what they lack in numbers they make up for by the menace they cause. Black Ants are known to emit formic acid as they walk. This formic acid contaminates animal and human feed making in inedible and sometimes resulting in extensive loss.

Ant removal in Pretoria from the ground up

As we briefly mentioned above, it is of the up most importants to consult an Ant Removal expert. If an Ant Infestation in Pretoria is taken care of incorrectly it can result in a spread of the colony. Too often Ant colonies are sprayed resulting then to spread causing an even bigger problem.

Professional Ant Control Pretoria deals with Ant colonies form the ground up. Rather than just spray and hope for the best, we methodically lay poison / bait that acts like a disease. This disease is contracted by a few individuals and then spread throughout. This results in 100% Ant Extermination regardless of were they may be hiding out.

Contact Ant Control Pretoria for a free and no obligation quotation

Don’t let an Ant Infestation ruin your day, call the local professionals. Here at Pretoria Pest Control we are always ready and willing to help. Our friendly staff are well versed in all extermination practices and happy to quote you for free. You can even call us for free and no obligation advice on any and all Insect or Rodent Exterminations. We have staff available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, public holidays included! So don’t fret, give Pretoria’s true exterminators a call and be Pest Free once and for all.

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