Pest Shield
Durban Pest Control Specialists
Professional Commercial, Industrial and Residential Pest Control Service
With over 25 years experience in pest control, Pest Shield is one of the leading professional pest control services in Durban and surrounds.
When it comes to maintaining a comfortable and hygienic living or working environment, one of the most significant challenges homeowners and commercial property owners face is dealing with pests.
Unwanted guests like cockroaches, rodents, ants and wood destroying insects such as woodborer and termites can not only damage property but also pose health risks to occupants.
Pests are not only a nuisance; they can also carry harmful diseases and cause allergies.
While some may attempt do-it-yourself (DIY) pest control methods, the importance of professional pest control services cannot be overstated.
Our pest control experts are trained to identify the specific pests infesting your property and, through understanding their behaviour, provide targeted and effective solutions.
We constantly strive to deliver the highest level of customer service and most effective treatment available to ensure that our clients are 100% satisfied.
Give us a call, WhatsApp or email us and we’ll happily answer your questions, provide a quote and solve your problem(s).
Your Pest Control Specialists in Durban
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are well known significant health pests. As they are nocturnal (active at night) you may not always be aware of an existing problem. Cockroaches are potential vectors (carriers) of diseases such as Dysentry, Typhoid, Gastroenteritis, Polymyelitis. A cockroach infestation can occur in a very short space of time because of the speed that cockroaches breed. The female lays 16 – 40 eggs (depending on the species) in a special capsule called an ootheca. Read more…
Termites
Termites live underground in colonies consisting of a king, queen, winged reproductives, soldiers and workers. Colonies can grow up to two million members. Termites come up from underground to feed mainly on cellulose which is obtained from wood, grass, leaves, paper, cardboard etc. Termites like dark, humid and protected environments and so this makes them hard to find until it is too late. Read more…
Woodborer
The term “woodborer” covers many types of wood boring insects that are a problem in timber in buildings. The most common in KwaZulu Natal is Cyptotermes Brevis. Woodborer swarm (fly around) anywhere from spring through to autumn. They fly usually at dusk or at night and are attracted to the light. They burrow into timber looking for a food source by creating very small pinholes where they have entered the wood – making it difficult for you to notice them. Read more…
Rodents (Mice & Rats)
Rodent (rat and mice) control is important in preventing disease and costly damage. Rodents need to keep their incisors (front teeth) at the correct length and therefore they have to gnaw on things. This causes costly damage to furniture, wooden joinery, insulation, alarm wires, electrical cabling, car wires and hoses and structural elements of a building. This poses a risk of fire and compromises the integrity of your property. Read more…
Ants
As ants thrive in our warm sunny weather, they can be a real problem in homes, gardens and offices where they breed rapidly. In their search for food and water they walk over all sorts of unsanitary surfaces, including a favourite of theirs – the toilet bowl. These same ants are a nuisance in kitchens – in sinks, kettles, sugar bowls and in your food in your pantry cupboard. Read more…
Bird Lice
Bird lice are tiny arachnids that become pests in homes when their avian hosts leave nests. These lice feed on bird blood but will bite humans in the absence of their natural food source.
Infestations can occur when birds’ nests are disturbed or abandoned, causing the lice to seek new hosts indoors. Bird lice bites can cause skin irritation including itching, swelling and a raised skin rash with reddish spots caused by the lice injecting saliva when feeding. Read more…
Ticks
Ticks are pesky parasites that can pose health risks to both humans and pets. They latch onto hosts, feeding on blood and potentially transmitting diseases. They cause painful bites. Ticks can be infected with bacteria, viruses and parasites. When they bite you they can spread these diseases to you, like tick bite fever or Lyme disease. The bite from a diseased tick can leave large crater like scars on your skin. Ticks can thrive in people’s property where there is easy access to blood meals. Read more…
Fleas
Fleas are troublesome pests that infest homes and pets. They can cause great discomfort when they bite you and can leave a small red bump on your skin. Flea bites can appear in a straight line or in a cluster of many bites. Flea bites most commonly occur on your legs, feet and ankles. Some people may have an allergic reaction to flea bites where the area will become itchy and start swelling. Flea bite can also cause a skin rash. Fleas are very hardy and robust creatures and can survive for more than 100 days without a host. Read more…
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are relentless pests that invade homes, causing distress to occupants. These nocturnal insects feed on human blood, leaving itchy and irritating bites. A bed bug bite will look similar to a mosquito bite but slightly smaller with a raised irritated red area. A bed bug bite can form a small blister on it.
Their small size and ability to hide in cracks and crevices make them difficult to eradicate without professional help. Read more…
Entomology Inspections & Certificates
When a property is sold in certain coastal areas, including KwaZulu Natal, an entomological inspection is required by the bank before they will finance the property transaction. Most sale agreements include a clause that requires the seller to produce a valid certificate of clearance where wood-destroying insects are reported on and eradicated. Read more…
Pest Shield Durban is a proud Member of SAPCA
Pest Shield Durban Technicians are registered with the South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
