Pest Control by suburb
We cover all 29 suburbs on our Southern Suburbs route. Each suburb page covers what we find there and what works for those streets and buildings.
City Bowl & Atlantic Seaboard 26 areas
Southern Suburbs 29 areas
South Peninsula 17 areas
Northern Suburbs 16 areas
Blaauwberg & West Coast 10 areas
Cape Flats 24 areas
What Southern Suburbs homes deal with
The housing spans Victorian semis in Rondebosch and Claremont, big Edwardian and mid-century family homes in Newlands and Bishopscourt, student digs near UCT, blocks of flats around Wynberg and Claremont, and old farm-style homesteads and estates in Constantia. Many older homes have suspended timber floors, deep roof voids and outbuildings that rodents and squirrels quickly claim. Thatched roofs and gabled homesteads in Constantia bring their own timber and rodent issues.
This side of Table Mountain catches far more rain than the rest of the city, and Newlands is among the wettest suburbs in Cape Town. Kirstenbosch, Newlands Forest and the mountain slopes border the upper edge, while the Liesbeek River winds through Newlands and Rondebosch toward the Black River. Winter damp encourages fishmoths and borer, and the canopy of oaks and pines keeps grey squirrels well supplied.
The pests we get called out for most in Southern Suburbs
Grey squirrels and roof rats in ceilings are the classic Southern Suburbs complaint, especially in autumn and winter. Argentine ants surge indoors when it gets hot and dry, and fishmoths love the damp. Wood borer is a constant concern in older homes, and mosquitoes breed in gutters and water features after rain.
Rats and mice
Grey squirrels and roof rats travel along oak branches and power lines straight onto roofs, then chew through fascia boards. Under-floor voids in older homes give mice and rats a warm place to nest in winter.
Cockroaches, ants and other crawlers
Argentine ants run long trails into kitchens and bathrooms in summer, often from the garden beds along the house. Fishmoths thrive in damp built-in cupboards and bookshelves, and rain spiders wander in from the garden.
Flies, mosquitoes and wasps
Mosquitoes breed in blocked gutters, birdbaths and ponds after winter rain. Wasps build paper combs under roof overhangs, pergolas and in garden sheds in spring and summer.
Fleas and bed bugs
Fleas from pets and the odd hedgehog or rodent are common in garden homes. Student flats and digs sometimes need bed bug treatment at the start of the academic year.
Wood borer and timber
Common furniture beetle attacks old pine floors, roof timbers and antique furniture, and Constantia's thatched roofs and old homesteads need regular checks. Beetle certificates are routine on property sales here.
Pantry pests
Damp pantries are a magnet for stored product moths and flour beetles in family homes. Restaurants, delis and wine estate kitchens need regular checks of dry stores.
Hygiene and disinfection
Schools, university residences, retirement homes and medical practices ask for disinfection, especially in the long, damp winter. Rental flats are often sanitised between tenants.
Birds
Egyptian geese patrol school fields, sports grounds and big lawns, while pigeons nest on flats and shopping centre ledges in Claremont and Wynberg. Hadeda ibis also wake up whole streets at dawn, though they cause little damage.
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 Southern Suburbs
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 Southern Suburbs
How do I get grey squirrels out of my roof in the Southern Suburbs?
The first step is finding and sealing every entry point once the squirrels are out, usually along fascias near trees. We can inspect your roof and advise on proofing and safe removal.
Do I need a beetle certificate to sell an old house in the Southern Suburbs?
In most sales, yes, it is a condition of the deed of sale. Older homes with timber floors and roof beams are inspected closely, so it is worth checking before you list.
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.
