Scorpion Control Mamre

Mamre is an old Moravian mission village north of Atlantis, surrounded by open farmland and West Coast veld. Life here is quieter and more rural than the city, and the pests follow suit: field mice, crickets and grain pests more than city rats.

Mamre: what drives crawling insects here

Crickets and ants come in from the veld in summer, and scorpions shelter under stones, bricks and wood. Shake out boots and gloves left outdoors.

At its heart are the historic mission buildings with whitewashed walls and thatched roofs, and around them are family homes, newer subsidised housing and smallholdings. Thatch and old timber need regular checks for borer and nesting rodents. Outbuildings, sheds and chicken coops on bigger plots attract mice and rats.

Signs to look for

1. Scorpions are found in pool filters, sumps or under pot plants after rain.
2. A UV torch at night reveals scorpions glowing blue-green in the garden or along the walls.
3. Burrows with a crescent-shaped opening appear under rocks, at the base of walls or in sandy soil.
4. Scorpions are seen on walls, patios or in the garage at night.
5. Scorpions appear inside after building work, landscaping or clearing rubble nearby.
6. There are lots of crickets, cockroaches or other insects around, which gives scorpions plenty to eat.

Something most people miss

Dogs that dig and paw at things in the garden are often the ones that get stung. Keeping rockeries and woodpiles away from the areas where pets play helps a lot.

What happens when we come out

Scorpions are harder to kill with contact sprays than most insects, so we focus on a combination of habitat reduction and targeted treatment. We apply a residual treatment to entry points, door thresholds, wall bases, airbricks and known hiding spots around the outside of the house. Because scorpions follow their food, we also treat for crickets, cockroaches and other insects that attract them. Where burrows are found, they can be treated directly. We pair this with practical advice on clearing debris and sealing gaps, which is often what makes the biggest difference.

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Stopping a repeat visit

• Wear gloves when gardening, moving stones or clearing debris.
• Shake out shoes, boots and towels before using them, especially those left outside or on the floor.
• Use yellow or warm-coloured outside lights to attract fewer insects, which means fewer scorpions hunting them.
• Keep beds and cots away from walls and do not let bedding hang down to the floor.
• Move rubble, firewood, bricks and loose stones away from the walls of the house.

How much will it cost?

The cost depends on the size of the property and garden, how much hiding space there is in rockeries and walls, and whether an insect treatment is needed to reduce their food. Properties on the edge of open veld or fynbos tend to have more ongoing pressure and may benefit from regular treatments. Follow-ups and any contract options are included in a free quote.

Clearing rubble, sealing gaps and using a UV torch to find scorpions at night can make a real difference without any chemicals. Sprays from the shop do little against scorpions because they are quite resistant to contact products. If you have small children or are finding thick-tailed scorpions, have a professional deal with it.

Questions we get asked in Mamre

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