Scorpion Control Three Anchor Bay

Three Anchor Bay is a tiny pocket of the Atlantic Seaboard between Green Point and Sea Point, with the rocky bay and promenade at its feet. It is mostly apartments, so pest problems tend to be shared ones.

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German cockroaches breed in the kitchens of older flats and travel through shared ducts. Fishmoths and silverfish like the damp storerooms and basements.

Older apartment blocks from the mid-twentieth century stand next to modern glass buildings and a handful of converted homes. Shared ducts, garbage chutes and basement parking make it easy for cockroaches and rats to move between floors. Ground-floor units and those near the refuse rooms usually see trouble first.

From the technician

For families with small children, simple habits like shaking out shoes, checking towels and keeping bedding off the floor are just as important as any treatment.

How to tell you have a problem

1. A UV torch at night reveals scorpions glowing blue-green in the garden or along the walls.
2. They turn up in shoes, towels or laundry left on the floor.
3. Scorpions are seen on walls, patios or in the garage at night.
4. There are lots of crickets, cockroaches or other insects around, which gives scorpions plenty to eat.

How the treatment works

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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Keeping them out afterwards

• Keep beds and cots away from walls and do not let bedding hang down to the floor.
• Use yellow or warm-coloured outside lights to attract fewer insects, which means fewer scorpions hunting them.
• Shake out shoes, boots and towels before using them, especially those left outside or on the floor.
• Wear gloves when gardening, moving stones or clearing debris.
• Fit brush strips under doors and seal gaps around pipes, airbricks and window frames.

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.

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