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Pests enter homes for food, water, and shelter — and the kitchen often provides all three. Even small crumbs, grease, or moisture can attract ants, rodents, flies, and pantry pests. Once they find a food source, they return and multiply quickly.

Common Kitchen Attractors

• Food crumbs under appliances and cupboards
• Grease on stoves, tiles, and extractors
• Unsealed food in cupboards
• Dirty dishes left overnight
• Overflowing or unwashed bins
• Leaking pipes or moisture under sinks
• Pet food left exposed

Hidden Risk Areas

• Behind fridges and stoves (warm, dark feeding zones)
• Pantry cupboards (spilled flour, sugar, grains)
• Under sinks (moisture attracts pests)
• Bin storage areas (breeding and feeding hotspot)

Pests prefer dark, undisturbed spaces — where cleaning is often skipped.

Simple Prevention

• Clean spills immediately
• Store food in sealed containers
• Empty and wash bins regularly
• Fix leaks and remove moisture
• Don’t leave dishes overnight
• Clean behind appliances monthly

Consistency prevents infestations.

When to Call Us

You may already have activity if you notice:

• Ant trails or fly increase
• Droppings in cupboards
• Damaged food packaging
• Night scratching sounds

Cleaning alone usually won’t solve established infestations.

We Find the Source — Not Just the Pest

Mostert Pest Control inspects, treats, and helps prevent future activity.

📞 086 111 1472
🌐 www.mostertpestcontrol.co.za