As we celebrate Human Rights Day this March in South Africa, it’s a time to reflect on the rights that safeguard our wellbeing and quality of life. Among these is the often-overlooked right to a safe and healthy environment—whether at…
As Halloween approaches, many people might think of spooky costumes, carved pumpkins, and trick-or-treating. While Halloween isn't a huge celebration here in South Africa, we do have our own “creepy crawlies” to be on the lookout for—ones that are far…
We often associate pest problems with warmer seasons. However, it's important to understand how common pests adapt and behave during the winter months in South Africa. In this blog post, we'll explore what happens to ants, flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches…
As the crispness of autumn sets in, not only do we find ourselves reaching for warmer clothes but also dealing with seasonal shifts in wildlife behaviour—particularly, the behaviour of rodents. During these cooler months, rats and mice seek warmth and…
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Pests chewing away an investment can be a recurring nightmare for homeowners. There are many ways pests can cause structural damage to your home. We’re going to discuss a few of those pests in this post:
Rattus Rattus is a black long-tailed rat which belongs in the subfamily of Murinae, its is also known as Black rat. They are black to light brown in color and their size in body length is 10-24cm and the weight…
There is no better way to kick off the beginning of winter than by telling you about these winter lovers - rats. Rats are most likely to invade your house in the winter season as they are not only looking…
With winter rapidly approaching, Rodents seem to be a big issue in South Africa. Rodents are herbivores feeding exclusively on plant material such as seeds, leaves, stems, flowers and roots. Some rodents are omnivores and only a rare few would…
With winter fast setting in and temperatures dropping, as with us, rodents are also seeking warmth and shelter to spend the cold days, not to mention them seeking food and water. For commercial or residential property owners, this means there…