Most of our work in Highveld, Centurion, is for businesses and complexes. In offices, the calls are about rodents in ceilings and chewed data cables, cockroaches in staff kitchens and canteens, ants on desks and around coffee stations, and flies near bin areas. In the residential complexes, it's the shared-wall version of the same pests. Both are best handled with regular, planned visits rather than waiting for a crisis.
Why office parks get pests
Highveld is a Centurion suburb near Highveld Techno Park, with offices and complexes side by side. Office buildings seem like unlikely places for pests, but they offer plenty: suspended ceilings with warm, quiet space above them, raised floors and cable trays, staff kitchens used by dozens of people, bins that are emptied after hours, and landscaping right up to the walls. Pests also travel in with deliveries and stock. Once they're in the ceiling void or the cable runs, they can move across an entire floor unseen.
Rodents and cables
Rats and mice need to gnaw to keep their teeth in check, and cable insulation is a favourite. In an office, that means network outages, damaged wiring and a real fire risk. Droppings on ceiling tiles, chewed cables in trays and a smell in server or storage rooms are the warning signs. We use lockable, tamper-resistant bait stations outside and in basements, traps in ceilings and sensitive areas, and give facilities managers a list of entry points to seal. Our rodent control in Centurion covers this in more depth.
Cockroaches in staff kitchens
Shared office kitchens, with microwaves, fridges, dishwashers and coffee machines that are never moved, are ideal for German cockroaches. They hide in appliance motors and under counters and come out at night. We use gel baits placed in the hiding spots, which don't need the kitchen to be emptied and leave no smell. See our Centurion cockroach treatments for how it works.
Ants on desks and around coffee stations
Sugar, crumbs and a cup of coffee left on a desk overnight are enough. Ants find their way in through window frames, cable entries and gaps where landscaping meets the building. Baits that workers carry back to the nest clear them more effectively than sprays, which aren't welcome in an office anyway. More on this is on our page for ant control in Centurion.
Flies around canteens and bins
Bin areas emptied only a few times a week breed flies in summer, and they head for the nearest canteen. Cleaning the bin area, sealing bins, and treating the surfaces where flies rest is the effective approach.
For complexes in Highveld
Residential complexes nearby see cockroaches moving through shared plumbing, mice in linked roof spaces and ants along shared paving. As with the offices, treating the whole complex through the body corporate works far better than unit by unit.
How a monitoring contract works
- Site survey to map entry points, kitchens, bin areas and ceiling access.
- Initial treatment to clear existing activity.
- Scheduled visits to check every bait station, kitchen and problem area.
- Written records of each visit, so you have a clear history for landlords, auditors or head office.
We schedule visits around your working hours and security procedures, and our products are odourless and non-staining, so staff can carry on working.
The common mistake
Staff bringing in their own sprays. A can of insecticide in the kitchen kills a few cockroaches, contaminates the gel baits and scatters the rest deeper into the appliances. If you're on a professional programme, let it do its job and report sightings instead.
A local tip for facilities managers
Check the gaps where cables and pipes enter the building, and the seals on loading and fire doors. In office parks, those are the most common rodent entry points, and sealing them makes every other measure work better.
What does it cost?
For offices, the price depends on the size of the building, the number of kitchens and bait stations, and how often we visit. For complexes, it depends on the number of units and the size of the common areas. A small office with an ant problem is a one-off job. If a single trap and a cleaner kitchen would do it, we'll say so.
Highveld is served by our Centurion team, and you'll find the wider picture on our Centurion pest control page. We're SAPCA registered, have 25 years in the business, and back every treatment with a 3-month guarantee. Call 012 012 5526 to arrange a site survey, or WhatsApp us a photo.
Questions we get asked
Can rodents really damage office cables?
Yes. Rats and mice gnaw cable insulation, which can cause network faults and electrical risks. Regular monitoring catches activity before it becomes serious.
Can you work after hours?
We can plan visits around your working hours and security requirements. Most treatments are odourless, so they can also be done during the day.
Do you provide records for audits?
Yes. Every visit is recorded, including stations checked and activity found, so you have a service history ready for auditors or landlords.
Why are there ants on my desk on the third floor?
Ants follow cable runs, pipes and window frames up through a building. Food and drinks left on desks give them a reason to keep coming back.
Should staff use their own insect spray in the kitchen?
No. Sprays contaminate professional baits and drive cockroaches deeper into appliances. It's better to report sightings to whoever manages the contract.
Can you service both an office and our complex?
Yes. We service offices, complexes and homes in the Highveld area, and each site gets its own plan.