Are bats in South Africa dangerous? It’s a common concern for homeowners who hear rustling in their roofs or spot dark shapes darting past at dusk. The short answer is no. Bats do not attack humans, hunt for blood,...
We can all agree: there is nothing more annoying than the sound of a mosquito buzzing in your ear at 2:00 AM. What’s worse is getting up to hunt for it, only to spend 30 minutes staring at walls...
As the cold winter weather settles across South Africa, families are pulling out their heaviest woollen coats, warm winter jerseys, and knits. You might have recently splurged on a cashmere jersey, an investment piece to keep you warm, but...
There’s nothing quite as frustrating and embarrassing as discovering cockroaches in your home. These pests seem to appear out of nowhere, scurrying across your kitchen counters just as you have guests over or sneaking into your pantry when you’re...
For many people, the mere mention of cockroaches is enough to make their skin crawl and their hair stand on end. These crawling insects are synonymous with filth. To make matters worse, they can also assist in the spread...
There are hundreds of species of wasps, hornets and bees found around the world. Only a few of these are seen as real pests here in South Africa and not all of them sting. Some species, like the Honey...