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Are you ready for the influx of insects coming to South Africa this Spring? Use our handy tips to get rid of household pests in Gauteng.

How Can I Prepare for Increased Insect Activity and Pests in Gauteng This Spring?

We can expect warmer weather as the year progresses. Hopefully, we will enjoy some welcome spring rains in Gauteng. You can also expect an increase in insect activity. Spring will mark an increase in pests in Gauteng, because this is the time of year where they become more active again.

As insects emerge from hibernation, there is a definite increase in activity even though the spring and autumn months in Gauteng are light, transitional seasons. Here, summer and winter are the more dominant seasons.

Why Do Termites Become More Active During the Warmer Months?

The warm spring and summer months provide the perfect environment for termites to thrive. You can spot a termite infestation by identifying their deposits. Termite deposits are mud-like in their appearance.

You can find and identify these in or around cupboards, wooden door frames, wooden floorboards, and skirting boards.

Keep a lookout for any holes in your wooden floors, or the thinning of skirting boards and floors. If you discover tell-tale signs, it is time to start termite treatments right away.

Subterranean termites create nests underneath your home. You can also find these destructive creatures in the cracks of walls or in the roof. Termites thrive on a diet of cellulose extracted from timber.

Termites can move through cracks and joints in concrete, asphalt, plaster, and lead. They will find ways and means of burrowing through almost anything for food! We should tackle termites aggressively to prevent them from thriving and expanding their nests.

If you don’t take care of the problem, you could find they simply expand each year into new parts of a structure.

Our team of expert Pest Control Specialists at Mostert Pest Control can advise you on how best to take control of pests, including termites. Termites are not the only common pests we control. We offer a product selection that will tackle termite control and other infestations.

Why Do Ants Become More Active in Spring?

Ants seldom nest inside the home, but they do tend to forage for food in them. It is common for ants to build colonies close to their food source.

We refer to ants as being ectothermic, or cold-blooded. The body temperature of ants, therefore, depends on the environment.

During the warmer spring and summer months, the temperature encourages increased insect activity. Many insect species, including ants, emerge from the winter resting phase as the weather improves and becomes warmer.

Use these control measures to keep ants away from the home: keep food covered and sweep up any crumbs on countertops. Act the minute you suspect you have an infestation. Ants leave trails of pheromones. These are for other ants to follow.

Ant insecticide might tackle the immediate problem, but it won’t keep them away for long. Tackle your ant problem by asking Pest Control Experts to assist and offer advice.

What Can We Expect from Cockroaches Once the Rains Arrive and Dry Conditions Improve?

Gauteng Province in South Africa gets extremely dry during winter. Unfortunately, cockroaches do not become less active in winter. This is a year-round pest we need to get rid of.

We use numerous pest control solutions to tackle the spring bug problem. One of the bugs that become more active in spring is cockroaches!

Did you know there are over 3,000 different species of cockroaches? Some cockroaches are useful in their natural habitat.

We are most familiar with three main types of cockroaches that we find in South African homes. These are the German cockroach, Oriental cockroach, and the American cockroach.

Cockroaches are disease carriers. Don’t play around if you suspect you have an infestation. Call Mostert Pest Control specialists to exterminate these determined creatures.

We use eco-friendly pest control methods wherever possible. We also give expert advice to help the problem. Insect spray is not a deterrent, as these are hardy pests to get rid of.

Why Are Flies Unhygienic and Why Should We Control Them?

Flies are more than irritating. As the weather heats up in South Africa, and especially in Gauteng, fly infestations increase. Flies carry disease.

They have sticky pads on their feet which anchor them to various surfaces. These, in turn, carry particles that could have germs. They spread disease and cause parasitic tape worms in pets, poultry, and horses.

Domestic pest control is important. Our integrated pest management service offers a quality service, controlling common pests will control all pests. Gauteng pest control services will tackle your fly problem. Our professional services will give you peace of mind!

Are Spiders Beneficial Insects or Are they Dangerous?

As the weather heats up, so does the activity of creepy crawlies inside and outside the home, and that includes spiders. Not all spiders are dangerous.

Find out which ones are, and which are not, here. The average pest control operator can also show you which ones are safe, and which are not beneficial.

Our Professional Pest Control Services are Here to Give You Expert Advice

Contact us if you suspect you have an infestation of the above pests in Gauteng, or other pests such as bed bugs, snakes, birds, bats, and much more. We tackle bugs head on at homes and businesses around the country. Fill in our easy form and a branch in your area will get in touch with you.

Our team of professionals at Mostert Pest Control are here to help and advise you. Gauteng plays host to myriad bugs and insects. The warm weather is within our grasp. Ensure your family remains safe and bug-free during the warm summer season.