 Stinging & Biting Insects species
Southern Africa is crawling with a number of biting and stinging insects, most of which are harmless or easily
Honey Bees
Honey bees are very beneficial because of the role that they play in pollination.
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Paper Wasps
These wasps derive their name from creating their nests out of paper-like material.
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Chicken Mites (Bird Mites)
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Bumble Bees
Carpenter Bees
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Mosquitoes
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European Hornet
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Flea
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Velvet ("Cow Killers") Ants
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Open Pipe Mud Daubers
Getting rid of stinging & biting insects
Whilst a wide range of DIY and off-the-shelf products are available to manage stinging & biting insects, a large infestation may require professional to ensure the problem won’t reoccur.
Pest articles
Staying Healthy and Safe – Top 5 Travel Vaccinations
Whether it’s a lazy island escape or a relaxing bush experience, getting the necessary vaccinations is imperative to ensure that you and your family stay healthy and safe. Some countries require proof of vaccination, especially when the risk of infection is high. What...
Construction Pest Control: What You Need to Know
As the summer building season gets underway, more and more businesses, retail properties and homes are either expanding or undergoing renovation. The whole process of construction can be stressful enough worrying about building plans, zoning laws, contractors and...
The Complete Guide to Commercial Fly Control
For any commercial business, especially where food is at the core, flies are a major threat that not only jeopardises reputations but also causes stock damage and losses, costing the global food industry billions in food waste and food recalls every year. Lear more...
World Food Day: Fighting Pests for Food Security
World Food Day (16 October) provides an occasion to highlight the plight of 870 million undernourished people in the world. There are many threats to global food supplies, including population growth, food prices, climate change, food waste and land pressures. But one...
How Ant Infestations Start (And What to Do About It)
If you’ve woken up to find your home suddenly crawling with ants, you’re not alone. This time of year is prime time for ant infestations as the warmer weather urges worker ants to get busy foraging for food and water to sustain the colony. Like any other insect, ants...
Food Safety: A Global Public Health Threat
In a year, An estimated 1 out of 10 people will fall ill after eating contaminated food, with diarrheal diseases being the most common illness (WHO). The food sector today faces many challenges that may leave food vulnerable to contamination and other hazards, as it...
5 Hallmarks of an Audit Approved Pest Management Programme
For any company that handles food or beverage products – whether it’s a restaurant, food truck, producer, exporter, manufacturer, supermarket, caterer, or retail food store – ensuring food safety is becoming increasingly important. Ever-tightening policies and...
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The 6 Tell-tale Signs of a Rodent Infestation [Infographic]
Rodents are nimble pests, often staying out of sight and undetected as they settle into buildings and homes where they can breed safely away from threat of predators and scavenge for food and water under the cover of darkness. Signs of a rodent infestation will often...
Good Food Hygiene Starts with these 3 Principles
Preventing the contamination of food is essential to running a safe and effective food business, whether it’s the manufacture, supply, preparation or processing of food. Andrew Routledge, professional chef and writer describes the four recognised principles by which...
World Pest Day: Imagining a World without Pest Control
6 June 2019 is World Pest Awareness Day, a worldwide campaign that aims to raise awareness of the important role pest control and pest management plays in protecting public health and property. Pest infestations are considered a global threat for many reasons far...