A'Africa Pest Prevention And Pest Control Services

A'Africa Pest Prevention has been protecting homes and business in South Africa from pests since 2004.

We correctly identify pests and do proper application of suitable methods and/or pesticides that will ensure quick, economical and effective control of all pests without damage to property or danger to the lives of humans or animals.

A'Africa Pest Prevention focuses on: Inspection, Identification, Recommendation, Treatment and Control.

A'Africa Pest Prevention cares for the environment and only SABS approved products are used.

What Is A Pest?

“A pest is an organism that harms man or his property, or is likely to do so. The harm must be significant, the damage of economical importance or being a nuisance as in the case of industrial or domestic pests”

View a list of the most common pests in South Africa.

Why choose A'Africa Pest Prevention?

Through our group of franchises, A’Africa Pest Prevention employs a team of technicians who can safely and effectively remove a wide range of pests from your residential or commercial property. Our services include:

  • General pest control:

    Our general pest control programme is aimed at removing or preventing a range of different pests from causing damage to your health, stock, or property. This service deals with spiders, rodents, fleas, bed bugs, and ants, to name a few.

  • Vegetation management:

    A'Africa Pest Prevention offers a vegetation management programme that aims to prevent fast-growing, alien and indigenous plants from destroying crops and property.

  • Health related pest control:

    A'Africa Pest Prevention can help prevent or reduce the risk of pests around homes and businesses. Through our range of innovative solutions, we can help minimize the contamination or destruction of stock and food supplies and related illnesses.

  • Contract cleaning:

    We aim to deliver peace of mind through our pest control and cleaning services. When you obtain your contract cleaning services from A'Africa Pest Prevention, you can rest assured that our processes are certified and our services the best in the business.

  • Integrated pest management:

    As part of our commitment to protect the environment, our Integrated pest management (IPM) approach uses natural and economic pest control mechanisms to emphasise healthy growth of crops with minimal disruption to the ecosystem.

  • Nuisance pest control:

    Many pests, especially pigeons and rodents, tend to spread diseases which can be dangerous to humans. Some pests can be a nuisance as they are noisy and leave a mess. A'Africa Pest Prevention can assist with the humane removal of nuisance pests.

  • Termite control:

    If your property has a termite infestation, A'Africa Pest Prevention will implement a treatment solution to help prevent future infestations.

  • Rodent management programs:

    A'Africa Pest Prevention can implement a range of solutions to your rodent issue.

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point

A'Africa Pest Prevention also offers pest control as part of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) compliance in the food manufacturing industry. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a systematic preventive approach to food safety and pharmaceutical safety that addresses physical, chemical, and biological hazards as a means of prevention rather than finished product inspection. HACCP is used in the food industry to identify potential food safety hazards, so that key actions, known as Critical Control Points (CCPs) can be taken to reduce or eliminate the risk of the hazards being realized. The system is used at all stages of food production and preparation processes including packaging, distribution, etc. A'Africa Pest Prevention is fully qualified to assist and roll-out a HACCP Integrated Pest Management programs for any customer.

A'Africa Pest Prevention Controls And Prevents The Following pests

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Bedbugs
Bed Bugs

Bed Bug Pest Control Services

Bed bugs, while invisible to the untrained eye, feature in the nightmares of many a traveller. Have you ever woken up to bug bites and blood droplets on the sheet? Then it is time to call the experts.

  • Signs of an infestation: Bed bugs carry a sweet, sickly scent and leave behind small, dark spots from faecal pellets and excreta. It can be hard to spot live insects as they are only 4-5mm long. However, you may notice blood spots after they visited their host for a feeding.
  • Risks: Bed bugs bite people and leave behind excrement and shed skin that can lead to allergies and asthma.
  • Control Measures: Bed bugs are one of the hardest pests to get rid of. However, A'Africa Pest Prevention offers an effective bed bug detection and treatment programme that can be tailored to your unique requirements.
  • DIY: Bed bugs infest even the cleanest of establishments, which means that keeping your home clean is not enough of a deterrent. The best course of action is regular vacuuming of bedding and upholstery (cleaning the vacuum cleaner after every use) and regular bed bug inspection and treatment.

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Birds
Birds

Bird Pest Control Services

Birds can enter homes and commercial properties through damaged roofing or loading bays, and lead to property damage and the spread of disease. Proactive bird control measures can help ensure that your business is protected against the risks posed by pest birds.

  • Signs of an infestation: It’s usually easy to spot the signs of a bird infestation, which might include birds settling on ledges and roofs. You might also notice feathers and other nesting debris, droppings and you may hear bird noises. If birds nest in store rooms, stock may be damaged due to fouling or pecking.
  • Risks: Birds carry a number of diseases, including salmonella, psittacosis, fowl pest, E.coli, fungal infections, and bird mites that can bite humans.
  • Control Measures: A'Africa Pest Prevention offers a variety of tried and trusted bird deterrents that deliver long term, effective results. A technician will provide a solution based on the bird species, location, access method, and area of application.
  • DIY: The best way to avoid a bird infestation is to remove access to food sources and nesting sites.

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Cockroach
Cockroaches

Cockroaches Pest Control Services

Cockroaches are dirty insects that have been linked to several diseases in humans, such as gastroenteritis, asthma, eczema, dysentery and salmonella poisoning. They are very resilient and breed at a rapid rate.

  • Signs of an infestation: You can usually see live cockroaches in damp, dark areas of the home. Other signs of a cockroach infestation include smear marks, cockroach droppings, eggs, shed skin, and unusual odours.
  • Risks: Cockroaches spread diseases and contaminate food products. Effective, professional cockroach treatment is especially important in hotels, food service establishments, hospitals and schools.
  • Control Measures: A'Africa Pest Prevention provides a range of effective, non-toxic products that are applied to areas that are most likely frequented by cockroaches.
  • DIY: Cockroaches are after food, shelter and water, which is why they hide out in warm, damp areas. The best way to keep them at bay, is to deny access to food sources.

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Earwigs
Earwigs

Earwigs Pest Control Services

Earwigs can quickly infest a garden and home if they are not promptly removed. These fast-moving, slender, brown or black outdoor insects have two pairs of wings and forceps or pincers that protrude from their abdomen. Their pheromone trail allows large numbers of other earwigs to follow them.

  • Signs of an infestation: Earwigs typically bite ragged holes into leaves, and scatter excrement around. They are especially common after rainy weather.
  • Risks: Earwigs may look intimidating, but they don’t spread disease, carry poison or harm humans. However, they cause significant damage to household items that are high in cellulose or fat content. They will feast on foods found in the kitchen, or on stacks of books or newspaper. They sometimes attack living plants, vegetables and fruits.
  • Control Measures: A'Africa Pest Prevention offers a range of fast and effective pest control methods that target specific earwigs without posing a risk to your plants, around your family and pets.
  • DIY: Prevention is the best course of action. There are several DIY methods to prevent earwigs, including creating a bird-friendly garden, creating oil pit traps, and using alcohol to control earwig infestations.

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Fish Moths
Fish Moths

Fish Moth Pest Control Services

The most common textile pest in South Africa is the clothes moth (fish moth), which thrives in our humid coastal regions. Inland, carpet beetles are more common. When a textile pest infestation is established and left untreated, it can cause a lot of harm.

  • Signs of an infestation: It is important to regularly inspect stored products, such as knitwear and blankets. You may notice shed skin, wings, and fecal matter or stains on your goods.
  • Risks: In addition to the financial loss caused by damaged goods, there is the emotional cost of losing valuable and sentimental goods. Textile pests can damage fabrics, books, furniture, upholstery, art and woodwind instruments.
  • Control Measures: A'Africa Pest Prevention is your trusted pest control expert, offering years of experience in the biology and removal of textile pests.
  • DIY: There are several ways in which to prevent textile pests from damaging stored goods, such as using mothballs and essential oils. Regular dusting and vacuuming can also remove allergy-causing eggs, larvae and shed skin.

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Ant
Ants

Ant Pest Control Services

Ants thrive in sunny climates, that’s why, when summer rolls around, you will find them on your patio and even in your kitchen.

  • Signs of an infestation: It’s easy to spot a long trail of ants moving through your home, or clustering around food sources. They may also leave small piles of dirt or soil in dark places.
  • Risks: While garden or black ants don’t typically carry diseases, they do travel some distance in search of food, and they may move through unsanitary areas before they land up in your kitchen.
  • Control Measures: A'Africa Pest Prevention offers a range of fast and effective pest control methods that target specific ant species that are safe around your family and pets.
  • DIY: Ants are attracted to sweetness and proteins, so it is important to cover up any foodstuffs and to wipe up any sticky residues. If you’re able to track the entry point, seal that off to prevent more ants from entering your property.

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Fly
Flies

Fly Pest Control Services

Flies enter all types of properties, including homes, businesses, restaurants and even offices, creating quite a nuisance. Since they multiply fast, a fly problem should not be left uncontrolled.

  • Signs of an infestation: Seeing a few live flies around your home does not necessarily signal an infestation. However, you may notice small clusters of dark spots around difficult-to-clean areas and in the upper wall surfaces of rooms. Maggots may also be present in your home.
  • Risks: Flies spread diseases that can cause a range of diseases that pose serious health risks, such as parasitic worms, cholera, dysentery, and Salmonella.
  • Control Measures: Identifying the fly species is very important in treating a fly infestation. Knowing the species will provide valuable insights into breeding sites to treat the infestation at the source.
  • DIY: You can help prevent a fly infestation by keeping your home as clean as possible, covering food, compost and rubbish bins. Clearing away spills, cleaning gutters and drains, and installing fly screens are all good ways to keep flies at bay.

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Termites
Termites

Termite Pest Control Services

Termites usually only make their physical presence known after summer rains, when swarms of flying alates are drawn to light sources. In most cases, that's an indication that a mature termite colony (white ants) is nearby.

  • Signs of an infestation: Harvester Termites form subterranean tunnels which in seriously infected areas become interconnected in a large network. You can identify the nests by holes in the ground surrounded by mounds of soil and patchy sections of lawn. Subterranean Termites cause damage to wood, causing it to sound hollow when tapped. Other signs include mud tubes in crawl spaces, wooden beams and exterior walls, as well as bubbling paint and discarded wings.
  • Risks: Harvester termites can do serious damage to lawns in particular and flower beds because they feed on dead and living plants like grasses, leaves, twigs and seedlings and a single queen can lay up to 25 000 eggs per day. Subterranean Termites: Most often, people don’t realise that they have a termite infestation until it is already well established through property damage.
  • Control Measures: An annual termite inspection performed by a pest control expert can ensure that the infestation is found before it causes any issues.
  • DIY: Since termites are not typically found in the open, it is important to clean any dark and humid areas in your home thoroughly.

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Mole Cricket
Mole Crickets

Mole Cricket Pest Control Services

Mole crickets are grayish-brown in colour, with large black eyes and short wings. Their long back legs are adapted for jumping and their claw-like front legs for digging. As with other crickets and grasshoppers, mole crickets make a chirping sound to attract mates. However, the main issue with mole crickets is the damage they inflict with their burrowing.

  • Signs of an infestation: Mature mole crickets fly around and mate during spring and nymphs (immature mole crickets) will start feeding when the temperatures start to warm up.
  • Risks: Mole crickets pose significant risks to lawns, gardens and landscaping. Their tunneling can disturb germinating seeds or the delicate roots of seedlings. As they push up through the ground, they increase surface moisture evaporation, that causes the plants to be dried out and damaged.
  • Control Measures: A’Africa Pest Prevention offers a range of fast and effective pest control methods that target mole crickets. These methods are safe around your garden, family and pets.
  • DIY: It is important to treat mole cricket infestations during the early stages of their life cycle. Long term residual products that are labelled especially to control mole crickets provide the best protection.

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Mosquito
Mosquitoes

Mosquito and Midges Pest Control Services

When the rainy season arrives in South Africa, people start preparing to wake up to the buzzing of mosquitoes and itchy bites several times a night, especially in properties that are near water sources. Mosquitoes and midges develop into adults within less than ten days.

  • Signs of an infestation: Mosquitoes don’t hide their presence. They buzz and bite, no matter how hard you swat.
  • Risks: Most mosquitoes are more of a nuisance than a risk, except in Malaria prone areas.
  • Control Measures: A’Africa Pest Prevention employs certified technicians who are experts in the biology of mosquitoes, midges and gnats. We offer a range of treatments that are safe for your family and household pets.
  • DIY: You can prevent mosquitoes by using insect repellant and covering up any exposed skin and by covering any gaps in walls, windows and doors.

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Rodents
Rodents

Rat and Mice Pest Control Services

Rats and Mice have been a problem since they arrived in South Africa with the first European settlers. Due to their active breeding habits and gnawing habits and spread of disease, they can be quite a nuisance.

Once rats/mice gain access to a property, they can be quite persistent, posing risks to humans, domestic animals and the property. Since they breed rapidly, it is important to deal with rats at the first signs of a rat infestation, before it becomes a bigger problem.

  • Signs of an infestation:The most common signs of a rat/mice infestation include droppings, scratching noises, rat holes, foot prints, and nests.
  • Risks: According to the Center for Disease Control, rats/mice are directly linked to numerous serious diseases. They can also cause damage to property when they create nests in your home’s insulation, or chew through walls or floor joists. Rats/mice tend to burrow, which can undermine retaining walls and undermine hill sides. When they chew on electrical cables, it can lead to fires.
  • Control Measures: A'Africa Pest Prevention technicians can assess your situation and provide reliable solutions that are effective in the long term. We offer a range of rodenticides that are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
  • DIY: Apart from sealing off entrances, you can get rid of these persistent rodents by using rat poison. Do however consider the fact that domestic pets or small children could gain access to the poison.

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Scorpion
Scorpions

Scorpion Pest Control Services

Scorpions are typically nocturnal insects that thrive in hot, dry regions. Found in mountain pine or rain forests, caves, savannahs and grasslands, there are several species in South Africa. They have a lengthy gestation (ranging from two to eighteen months) during which females bear up to 35 young scorpions, who can live anywhere from 3-15 years.

  • Signs of an infestation: Scorpions seek shelter in the shade, and are typically found in warm, shaded areas of the home.
  • Risks: Scorpions range from weakly venomous to highly venomous, depending on the species. Their venom attacks the nervous system of the person who is stung.
  • Control Measures: A'Africa Pest Prevention offers a range of fast and effective pest control methods that target specific scorpion species that are safe around your family and pets.
  • DIY: There's no long-term remedy that keeps scorpions away. The best course of action is regular home maintenance and pest control. However, keeping the lawns mowed, and clutter, stones, woodpiles, trees and bushes away from the home can make some difference.

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Spider
Spiders

Spider Pest Control Services

Spiders typically enter homes during autumn in search of warmth for the winter. Most people are afraid of spiders, but generally, it's best to just leave them alone. It's only really an issue when your infestation involves some of South Africa's more dangerous spiders.

  • Signs of an infestation: The first sign of spiders is usually their webs, although some live in burrows, while others inhabit crevices.
  • Risks: Some spiders are venomous and can pose a threat to people and pets.
  • Control Measures: A'Africa Pest Prevention offers a range of fast and effective pest control methods that are safe around your family and pets to target specific spider species.
  • DIY: The best ways to prevent spider infestations is to deter all insects by keeping your home well-lit and ventilated. Vacuum regularly and remove noticeable webs. Fill in any gaps around pipework and under doors, and keep garden bags, firewood and compost piles away from your property.

A'Africa Pest Prevention | Flea
Fleas

Flea Pest Control Services

Even if you don’t have pets, the people who rented the property before you may have kept cats, dogs or rabbits. Fleas are parasites, and their populations thrive in South Africa's climate.

  • Signs of an infestation: You may see live fleas on your pet, and fleas may leave dirt on your carpets, rugs and pet bedding. You and or your pets may also itch or develop a rash.
  • Risks: Apart from rashes and allergies, fleas are not dangerous.
  • Control Measures: If you have pets, it is important to keep a regular defleaing schedule.
  • DIY: Keep fleas at bay by vacuuming your home regularly, and by using essential oils. Be careful though, as animals are allergic to essential oils.

Contact A'Africa Pest Prevention today to discuss an effective pest control protocol for for your organisation.