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- [Cockroach American](https://swatexterminators.co.za/cockroaches/) - American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) Commonly called the “Durban Roach” in KwaZulu-Natal Appearance The American cockroach is one of the largest cockroach species that invades homes and buildings: Adults measure 28–44 mm long (up to 50 mm with wings extended)—sometimes almost 2 inches. Colour is a distinctive glossy reddish-brown to mahogany, with a pale yellow or
- [Ants](https://swatexterminators.co.za/ants/) - There are thousands of ant species worldwide, but only a handful commonly become pests in and around homes. Some, like black garden ants (Lasius niger), prefer to stay outdoors, nesting under paving slabs, in lawns, or at the base of walls. Others, such as pharaoh ants, Argentine ants, or ghost ants, are far more likely
- [Bedbugs](https://swatexterminators.co.za/bedbugs/) - Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, wingless, oval-shaped insects that grow to about 5–7 mm in length when fully adult—roughly the size of an apple seed. Their bodies are reddish-brown and remarkably flat, allowing them to squeeze into gaps as thin as a credit card. After feeding on blood, they swell and become darker, almost
- [Fishmoths](https://swatexterminators.co.za/fishmoths/) - Fishmoths (Silverfish) – Lepisma saccharina Commonly called “fishmoths” in South Africa and “silverfish” worldwide because of their shiny, metallic-silver or pearl-grey colour and the distinctive fish-like, wiggling movement they make when they run. Appearance and biology Teardrop-shaped, flattened body that tapers from head to tail Length: 12–19 mm (adults) Covered in tiny silvery scales that
- [Pest Certificate](https://swatexterminators.co.za/pest-certificate/) - Pest Clearance Certificate (Entomologist / Beetle Certificate) – A Legal Must When Selling Your Property In KwaZuluNatal it is a legal requirement under the Transfer Duty Act and most deeds of sale that the seller provides a Pest Clearance Certificate (also called an Entomologist Certificate or Beetle Certificate) before transfer can take place. Without it,
- [Rats](https://swatexterminators.co.za/rats/) - Rats – The Silent, Costly, and Dangerous Invader in Your Home and Car South Africa is currently experiencing a massive surge in rat activity, and they’re no longer just a problem in the ceiling – they’re destroying cars, burning down houses, and spreading serious diseases. Why rats simply cannot stop chewing A rat’s front incisors
- [Soil Poison](https://swatexterminators.co.za/soil-poison/) - Pre-Construction Termite Soil Barrier – Your Home’s Invisible 5-Year Shield Against Termites Protect your new home, extension, or renovation from the very first day with a professional pre-construction termite barrier. This essential treatment stops subterranean termites (commonly called White Ants) before they ever reach your timber skirting boards, door frames, built-in cupboards, roof trusses, or
- [Termites](https://swatexterminators.co.za/termites/) - Termites – The Silent Destroyers (Also Known as White Ants) Termites are often mistakenly called “white ants,” but they are not ants at all – they are highly organised, wood-eating insects that have been on earth for over 120 million years. In South Africa we have more than 20 species, but the most destructive to
- [Weeds](https://swatexterminators.co.za/weeds/) - Professional Weed Control – Beautiful Lawns, Clean Driveways, and Safe Electric Fences Tired of ugly broad-leaf weeds ruining your perfect Kikuyu, LM, or Buffalo lawn? Sick of grass and khakibos growing between bricks, stones, or along your electric fence?SWAT Exterminators and Weed Control gives you fast, long-lasting, weed-free results without harming your grass or pets
- [Cockroach German](https://swatexterminators.co.za/cockroach-german/) - German Cockroach (Blattella germanica) Probably the most invasive and troublesome cockroach species found in homes, restaurants, hospitals, hotels, supermarkets, food-processing plants, and virtually any building where people live or handle food. Appearance Adults are light tan to medium reddish-brown with two distinctive, almost black parallel stripes running lengthwise from the back of the head down
- [Fleas](https://swatexterminators.co.za/fleas/) - Return Home Contact Us
- [Tamper Proof Rat Bait Station](https://swatexterminators.co.za/tamper-proof-rat-bait-station/) - Tamper-Proof Rat Bait Stations – The Smart, Safe, Permanent Barrier Against Rats The single most effective way to stop rats before they ever get inside your home, office, restaurant, factory, or complex is to intercept them on the outside with professional-grade, tamper-proof bait stations. Why exterior bait stations work so well Rats live and breed
- [Microbial Fogging](https://swatexterminators.co.za/microbial-disinfectant/) - Low-Cost, High-Efficacy Full-Surface Sanitisation Protect your family, staff, customers, and visitors with hospital-grade disinfection at a price that will surprise you. Are you looking for complete peace of mind? Whether it’s your home, office, shop, factory, school, clinic, vehicle, or taxi, every surface, every corner, and even the air itself can be fully sanitised in

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- [Swat Exterminators - Experts that Care](https://swatexterminators.co.za/) - Swat Exterminators Expert pest control services for pest-free environment Trust our experienced team for efficient eco-friendly solutions Eradicate pests today
- [Contact Us](https://swatexterminators.co.za/contact-us/) - Get in Touch For expert and reliable pest control services in Pietermaritzburg (PMB), Hilton, Howick, and the surrounding Midlands region, look no further. Our highly trained and experienced technicians specialize in the safe, effective removal and prevention of all types of pests—including rodents, termites, cockroaches, ants, bed bugs, and more. We understand the unique challenges
- [FAQ](https://swatexterminators.co.za/faq/) - What services does SWAT Exterminators & Weed Control offer?SWAT provides both pest control and weed-control services. On the pest side, they handle termites, ants, crickets, cockroaches, bedbugs, rats, fleas, and other crawling insects. Swat Exterminators+1 Do you service both homes and businesses?Yes — SWAT works with domestic (houses, complexes, estates) and commercial/industrial clients (warehouses, factories,
- [Services](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/) - Ants Bedbugs Cockroaches Fishmoths Fleas Microbial Disinfectant Pest Certificate Rats Soil Poison Termites Weeds
- [Sanitizing Protocol](https://swatexterminators.co.za/sanitizing-protocol/) - Your Safety is Our Absolute Priority – SWAT’s COVID-Ready & Hygiene-First Protocol At SWAT Exterminators & Weed Control, we have never compromised on health and safety – long before the pandemic and even more so now. Every single team member, from technicians and drivers to office staff, follows a strict, documented sanitising and hygiene protocol
- [About Us](https://swatexterminators.co.za/about-us/) - About SWAT Exterminators & Weed Control – Proudly Protecting KZN Homes and Businesses Since 1990 SWAT Exterminators & Weed Control was founded in April 1990 by Don Smale, a pest-control veteran who had already spent more than a decade mastering every aspect of the industry. Frustrated by the inconsistent service, slow response times, and corner-cutting
- [Soil Poison](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/soil-poison/) - This is a chemical barrier that is applied to a building prior to throwing the concrete slab. Its purpose is to prevent Termites (White Ants) from gaining access to the building and eating skirting boards, built-in cupboards or any other timber in the building. This chemical is applied by means of spraying the soil with
- [Ants](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/ants/) - There are many different types of ants. Some confine themselves to your garden whilst others will come indoors, foraging for food. Most of these ants do not pose a threat to your buildings etc. but are a nuisance pest. In order to get rid of ants, one generally needs to treat the inside and outside.
- [German Cockroach](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/cockroaches/german-cockroach/) - Probably the most invasive species of cockroach in dwellings and food establishments. Light tan to reddish brown in colour with 2 distinct dark parallel bands running from its head down the body. Approximately 15 mm in length This cockroach lives indoors in close association with people. It prefers warm areas, i.e. kitchens & bathrooms, but
- [American Cockroach](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/cockroaches/large-american-cockroach/) - The American Cockroach is commonly known as the Durban Roach in KwaZulu Natal Adults have fully developed wings and are capable fliers Reddish-brown in colour with light markings behind the head. 28-44mm long They are mainly found in basements, in kitchen/bathroom cupboards, sewers, and drainage systems (Damp warm areas). The female deposits an egg capsule
- [Termites](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/termites/) - Termite Soldier & Workers Termites also known as White Ants Whether your house is made of wood, brick or stone, Termites can find a way inside. They construct shelter-tubes through foundation cracks and expansion joints, around plumbing and conduit pipes, along slab exterior, behind dry walls and anywhere wood meets the ground. Knowing what to
- [Tamper Proof Rat Bait Stations](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/tamper-proof-rat-bait-stations/) - Tamperproof Rat Boxes are fixed to the perimeter wall of a building or perimeter fence lines. Or the "Landscape" boxes are spiked into the flower beds. These boxes are locked and keep the bait dry and out of the reach of children and pets. The principle behind installing these boxes, besides the safety factor is
- [Privacy Policy.](https://swatexterminators.co.za/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: http://www.swatexterminators.co.za. What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from
- [Microbial Fogging](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/microbial-fogging/) - Low Cost, High Efficacy Are you looking for a full surface sanitization of your house, office, or vehicle? We use a ULV fogger to do just this. “What’s ULV you ask”? – It’s an Ultra-low volume fogger which uses large volumes of air at low pressures to transform liquid into droplets that are dispersed into
- [Cockroaches](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/cockroaches/) - Cockroaches "YUCK" are known carriers of serious diseases, such as, salmonella, dysentery, gastroenteritis and other stomach complaint organisms. They adulterate food and spread pathogenic organisms with their feces and defensive secretions. American Cockroach German Cockroaches
- [Weeds](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/weeds/) - The eradication of broad leafed weeds in lawns. Brick/Stone driveways etc. Electric fence lines
- [Bed Bugs](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/bed-bugs/) - Bed Bugs are small oval insects that reach approximately 5-7mm in length. They have flattened bodies & feed by sucking blood from humans and animals. Bed Bugs can live anywhere in the home - in cracks, in furniture & any type of fabric. They are most commonly found in beds, including mattresses and bed frames.
- [Fleas](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/fleas/) - Fleas - tiny but dangerous! There are many different types of fleas but for this purpose we will generalize. Adult fleas are blood sucking insects and their bites can irritate & become infected. The flea uses its jaws to cut through the skin and then sucks out blood from the victim. The female lays oval
- [Pest Certificates](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/pest-certificates/) - A Pest Certificate (Entomologist Certificate) is required by law when selling your house. All visible timbers are inspected for Termites (White Ants) & Wood Boring insects, by a qualified inspector. Should any such insects be found we will then quote to remedy the problem, and after treatment, issue a Clearance Certificate. This would then be sent to
- [Gardens](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/gardens/) - Gardens are treated by means of spraying from border to border. The insecticides used are target specific which reduces the risks of secondary poisoning. The most common pests in gardens are Termites (White Ants), Ants, Crickets, Lawn Caterpillar (Army worm). For info on Weeds in your lawn - Click Here
- [Fishmoths](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/fish-moths/) - Fishmoths also known as Silverfish as they look like a silver fish, but have six legs. These insects can be found in cupboards, behind picture frames, bookcases and curtains. They feed on starches, clothing, wool etc.(normally genuine fibres). They can cause a tremendous amount of damage to suits, tapestries, carpets & books.
- [Rats](https://swatexterminators.co.za/services/rats/) - Rats there are many types, but for this reason I will generalize. Rats teeth grow like our nails grow so they must gnaw at hard objects to stop them from growing. Lately there has been an increase in this behaviour because the plastic coating around wires and plastic components in car used to have an
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