Pest control in Simon's Town, as we see it
There are old stone and brick buildings from the naval history, Victorian cottages, guesthouses along the main road and newer homes on the slopes above. Many buildings have timber floors, roofs and joinery that have weathered for a long time. Guesthouses and restaurants serve a steady stream of visitors. Steep sites mean retaining walls and rockeries, which give rodents and spiders plenty of places to hide.
The town sits between False Bay and the mountains of Table Mountain National Park, with Boulders and its penguin colony on the southern side. Winters are wet and windy, and the South-Easter blows hard in summer. The mountain edge brings rodents, baboons and insects, and the sea air keeps buildings damp.
The pests we get called out for most in Simon's Town
Rats and mice from the mountain edge and harbour are the main issue. Fishmoths and wood borer show up in old, damp buildings. Bed bugs are a risk in guesthouses, and gulls and pigeons are constant along the waterfront.
Rats and mice
Roof rats come down from the mountain slopes and up from the harbour, and house mice get into old buildings with gaps in stonework. Proofing old buildings needs care so heritage features aren't damaged.
Cockroaches, ants and other crawlers
Fishmoths thrive in damp old cupboards and stored books, and spiders shelter in rockeries and retaining walls. Ants come in during dry spells.
Flies, mosquitoes and wasps
Flies gather around restaurant bins and the harbour, and wasps nest in sheltered eaves on the hillside.
Fleas and bed bugs
Bed bugs travel in with guests at B&Bs and guesthouses, and fleas show up where pets live. Quick action between bookings keeps rooms open.
Wood borer and timber
Historic timber floors, roof beams and window frames are prone to wood borer, and old buildings here often need beetle certificates when sold.
Pantry pests
Cafés, bakeries and small restaurants deal with weevils and pantry moths, especially in damp storerooms.
Hygiene and disinfection
Guesthouses, restaurants and schools often request disinfection and sanitising, especially in the busy holiday season.
Birds
Gulls and pigeons roost on harbour buildings and old rooftops, and droppings build up on ledges and balconies. Netting and spikes keep them off key areas.
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.
Worth knowing
People often assume that a clean house cannot have pests. Rodents and cockroaches care about warmth, shelter and access, and even a spotless home can give them all three through a gap behind the stove.
Everything we treat in Simon's Town
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 Simon's Town
Can you treat old heritage buildings in Simon's Town without damaging them?
Yes, we choose methods that don't harm old timber, plaster or stonework, and we focus on proofing gaps carefully. We'll talk you through the plan before starting.
Do rats in Simon's Town come from the harbour or the mountain?
Both. Homes near the waterfront tend to get rats from the harbour, while houses higher up get them from the mountain slopes.
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.
