Termites or White Ants are a national problem as they are found in every province of South Africa. Termites that have been nesting in your home for years can cause thousands of rands in damage. This type of damage is not usually covered by your household insurance. Protecting your home BEFORE signs of termites appear is therefore the best way to save money and keep your family safe when it comes to these destructive insects.
They’re highly important to the ecosystem, in the wild. However in the home they are the most destructive pests. Termites cause major damage and can also devalue a home by more than 25%. In worst-case scenario, if left untreated, they can cause a building to collapse. However, if you do suspect termite activity on your premises, don’t panic. Termites work slowly and will not bring a building down overnight.
The presence of cockroaches in your home not only presents you with a nasty mess to clean up, but also a fairly serious health risks to you and your family.
Read more: Cockroaches and Your Health - What you need to know
Interesting, disgusting facts about pests to give you nightmares! Sorry to let you know but besides the obvious ickiness of having a pest infestation in your home, you may be horrified to know about the following.
Some biting pests such as mosquitoes, fleas and ticks are most active during the warmer months. Others, like bed bugs, are active year round but become a larger concern with increased summer travel. Mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and bed bugs don’t bite out of self-defense. No, they’re biting you to get their next blood meal. And, while some biting insects merely cause itchy welts on the skin, others pose more serious health threats. Use this guide to learn everything there is to know about common biting pests.