Pest control in Claremont, as we see it
Upper Claremont has large older homes and newer cluster developments on generous, tree-filled plots, while the lower side near Main Road has flats, offices and shops packed close together. Big shopping centres and restaurant strips create the sort of food waste and service corridors rodents love. Older homes have wooden floors, sash windows and outbuildings that give pests plenty of hiding places.
Being close to Newlands and the mountain, Claremont is one of the wetter parts of Cape Town in winter, so damp walls and soggy gardens are normal. Large oaks and plane trees line the streets, and Arderne Gardens holds an old collection of big trees. That green canopy feeds roof rats and grey squirrels and gives wasps sheltered nesting spots.
The pests we get called out for most in Claremont
Rats in the commercial area and roof rats in homes are the leading issues. German cockroaches cause trouble in restaurants and flats, while ants and fishmoths do well in damp older houses. Squirrels in roofs and pigeons around the shops are steady complaints.
Rats and mice
Brown rats live around the refuse areas and service lanes behind Main Road shops, while roof rats and grey squirrels use the old street trees to get into ceilings in Upper Claremont. Squirrels chew through roof boards and wiring once they are in.
Cockroaches, ants and other crawlers
German cockroaches spread between restaurant kitchens and the flats above them. In wet winters, Argentine ants flood into kitchens, and fishmoths feed on books and papers in damp older homes.
Flies, mosquitoes and wasps
Fruit flies and houseflies trouble the cafés and food outlets, and paper wasps nest in the eaves and hedges of houses in the leafy streets. Mosquitoes breed in water features and blocked gutters full of oak leaves.
Fleas and bed bugs
Bed bugs turn up in student lets and flats, often after second-hand furniture comes in. Fleas follow pets and sometimes squirrels nesting in the roof.
Wood borer and timber
Older homes have pine and Oregon floors and roof timbers that can carry wood borer, and the wet winters do not help. Sellers should line up a beetle certificate inspection early.
Pantry pests
Restaurants, bakeries and food retailers need stored product monitoring as part of their hygiene routine. At home, pantry moths in cereals and nuts are common.
Hygiene and disinfection
Offices, gyms, medical rooms and schools in the area often ask for disinfection, especially in the winter flu months.
Birds
Pigeons roost on shop roofs, parkades and signage, and Egyptian geese visit the sports fields and parks. Spikes, netting and solar panel mesh are the usual solutions.
How a visit works
We start with an inspection, because the right answer for ants is different from the right answer for rats, and guessing wastes money. Where we can, we go least-toxic first: gel baits for cockroaches and ants, tamper-resistant bait stations and snap traps for rodents, and insect growth regulators that break the breeding cycle. Residual sprays and dusts are applied only where they are needed, such as wall voids, cracks and roof spaces, not sprayed across every surface. Proofing is part of the job, so we point out or seal the gaps that let pests in. You get a post-treatment report so you know what was used and where.
- Tell us what you are seeing
Phone 021 012 5825 or send a photo on WhatsApp and we will help identify the pest before anyone visits.
- Inspection
A technician looks for the source, the extent of the problem and the entry points, not only the pests you can see.
- Treatment plan
We explain what we propose to use, where, and what you need to do before and after, with a free quote.
- Targeted treatment
We treat with the least-toxic effective products, focused on harbourage and entry points.
- Report and follow-up
You get a post-treatment report and a minimum 3-month guarantee, with a follow-up visit where the pest calls for it.
Everything we treat in Claremont
Rodents
Crawling and biting insects
- Insect Control
- Crawling Insect Control
- Ant Control
- Cockroach Control
- Cricket Control
- Fishmoth Control
- Scorpion Control
- Spider Control
- Biting Insect Control
- Flea Control
- Bed Bug Control
- Bird Mite Control
- Mosquito Control
Flying and stored product pests
Services
Questions from Claremont
Are the squirrels in Claremont roofs a pest problem?
They can be, because grey squirrels chew through roof boards and wiring once they get into a ceiling. We help by sealing entry points and trimming branches, so they stay in the trees instead of your roof.
Do Main Road restaurants bring rats into nearby Claremont homes?
Rats do move from busy food areas into nearby properties, especially along lanes and stormwater lines. Good waste control on the commercial side and sealing gaps at home cuts the problem down.
Is your pest control safe for children and pets?
We use the least-toxic effective option first and place baits in tamper-resistant stations or in cracks where children and pets cannot reach. We will tell you if anyone needs to stay out of a room and for how long.
How soon can you come out?
Our average turnaround is about 48 hours, though it varies with the season. After-hours and weekend visits can be arranged on request.
