Frequently Asked Questions

How much does pest control cost?

This is a very good question but is not as straight forward to provide the answer to the costs. The cost of treatment depends on a number of factors including the pest at hand being treated, what method of application is utilized, the locality of the site to be treated, labour, chemical and a number of other factors contribute towards a price, whether it be for a domestic or commercial client. Our trained Sales agents will be able to provide you with a quotation when requested.

What are Flick's payment options?

EFT (upfront payment for all once-off work & initial service on contractual services / 50% deposit accepted for termite drill & inject applications & balance on completion
Monthly Debit orders for contractual services
Cash payment on the date of service
Credit card facility available on request

Is it worth getting in pest control?

If you have a pest problem its best to get them treated and treated correctly and effectively by qualified and trained personnel. Some pests such as cockroaches, rodents and even ants can harbour various bacteria, diseases and pathogens that can be transmitted to people. It is advisable to get in a reputable Pest Control Company like Flick to take care of your pest control needs. There is also no harm in undertaking preventative pest control services to prevent and keep away various pests.

How long does a pest control treatment last?

A pest control treatment varies greatly from pest to pest. One can undertake an application that is purely a quick knock down treatment such as fumigation, which has no residual action. One can undertake a spray application and the pesticide applied may have a long terms residual action of up to a few weeks in favourable conditions. Subterranean termite treatments of underneath foundations on the other hand normally have a 5-year guarantee on the service due to the residual action of the termiticide.

How can I do pest control myself?

A person is free to try and undertake pest control one’s self, no problem. The difference is that if one is not trained in knowing how to undertake the work, and also in how to treat it effectively is one of the differences, and you further won’t have access to the same registered products that we would make use of. All products Flick applies is SABS tested and approved by the Department of Agriculture.

Why can pest control services seem to be expensive?

When choosing to use the services of a professional pest Control Company it does come at a cost dependant on the service required and who you choose to employ as your preferred pest control company. It is wise to choose a company that has the experience, the backup service, a good reputation, which has been in existence for a number of years to honour their guarantee of service, and most of all its important to ensure the Company has trained and registered service technicians that are registered with the Department of Agriculture, and lastly that the Company has public liability for any unforeseen circumstances. All of these factors do contribute to the cost of the service. At the end of the day, you need to have peace of mind that the company you choose meets all these criteria to ensure that all safety protocols are followed and effective and reliable service is offered, of which you will obtain all of these when choosing Flick. Our service philosophy is that we believe in doing the job right the first time, and strive for service excellence in every aspect of our business.

I have a pest problem in the house and in the garden - I think we have cockroaches in the kitchen and fish moths in the bedrooms.

We have a pest control programme to cater for this and control the infestation. Please contact us to get a free quote

I see black ants activity in the house and garden - how do you treat for the ants and do you spray inside the house?

Flick recommends that the garden area is sprayed and any visible nest holes injected. We have two alternatives to treat internally- either a spray application or a gel formulation.

There is a lot of fine loose powder dust from the skirting boards, could the be termites or woodborers?

Fine powder may indicate the presence of wood borer, but find sand granules would likely be due to the small black ants.

We have noticed a lot of sand hills in the drive way and on the lawn. Can you give us a free quote to confirm if it is ants or termites and to resolve the problem?

Yes, we provide free quotations. Loose soil normally indicates either black ants, harvester termites. Subterranean termites normally have mud type appearance with small mushrooms visible in the soil. To read more about termites please visit this page.