Pest control in Bordeaux, Randburg

Pest control in Bordeaux usually comes up when people move: German cockroaches and mice arrive with boxes and appliances, fish moths turn up in unpacked cupboards, and buyers or banks ask for a termite certificate. We treat homes and complex units, inspect properties for sale, and keep landlords' rentals clear between tenants.

The suburb

Bordeaux is a small, mostly residential suburb in central Randburg, close to Ferndale and within easy reach of Randburg's shopping and office areas. Its streets combine freestanding family homes, many from the 1960s and 70s, with townhouse complexes and cluster developments, and a fair share of the properties are rented. It's convenient, settled and quiet, which makes it popular with people moving to Randburg for work.

That steady flow of people moving in and out shapes what we see. Pests rarely appear out of nowhere in a suburb like this; they're carried in, or they've been quietly living in an empty unit, or they show up on an inspection when a house is sold.

Moving in: what to look for

German cockroaches

These travel in boxes, fridges, microwaves and kitchen appliances. A week after moving in, you see small brown cockroaches near the kettle or under the sink. Gel bait in the warm hiding spots around appliances clears them; a spray pushes them deeper into the cupboards.

Mice

Empty houses and units are quiet, and mice move in. When the new owner arrives, there are droppings in drawers and nibbled packets in the pantry. Snap traps and bait stations, then sealing gaps around pipes and under doors, clears them. See mouse control in Randburg for more.

Fish moths

Boxes of books, papers and clothes that sat in storage are often full of fish moths. Once unpacked, they spread into cupboards and bookshelves. A targeted treatment of cupboard voids and skirting sorts them out. Our fish moth treatments in Randburg explain the details.

Ants

Ant trails in a new home usually point to a nest under the paving or in the garden. Baits beat sprays, because a spray kills the workers you can see while the queen keeps laying. Place nothing sweet near the trail while the bait is working, so the ants take the bait rather than the jam.

Buying or selling: termite and pest inspections

When a house in Bordeaux is sold, the buyer or bank often asks for a termite certificate, sometimes called an entomological certificate, before transfer. We inspect the property, including the roof space, timber and outbuildings, and if there's no active infestation we issue the certificate. If we find activity, we explain what treatment is needed so the transfer isn't held up. More on pest and termite inspections for property sales.

For buyers, it's worth knowing what the inspection doesn't cover: it reports on wood-destroying insects at the time of the inspection, not on every pest a house might have. If you've seen signs of rats or cockroaches on a viewing, ask us to look at those too.

For landlords and complexes

The best time to treat a rental is the week between tenants, when it's empty. We can treat a unit, check for mice and termites and give you a written record of what was done. For complexes, a body-corporate treatment of all units and common areas is far more effective than individual units, and we can schedule regular visits.

How a visit works

We inspect, identify the pest and treat in the same visit wherever possible. Our sprays don't smell and don't stain, and you stay at home while we work. Pets and children should keep off treated surfaces until dry.

A common Bordeaux mistake

Buying a house and assuming the termite certificate means the property is protected. A certificate says there was no active infestation on the day of inspection. It isn't a treatment, and termites can arrive later. If the house has a lot of timber or the garden has old stumps, consider a proper inspection after you move in.

Local tip

Before you unpack, wipe down and check the back and motor area of every second-hand appliance that comes into your kitchen. That's where German cockroaches and their egg cases hide, and it takes ten minutes.

What it costs and why

For a home or unit, the price depends on the pest and the size of the property; cockroaches in one kitchen are a small job, while a full-house fish moth or mouse treatment takes longer. A termite inspection for a sale is priced on the property, and treatment, if needed, is quoted separately. Complex-wide treatments are quoted per site and cost less per unit than booking each one. Our guide price list shows guide "from" prices.

Bordeaux falls under our pest control for Randburg, and we also work in nearby Ferndale.

We're registered with SAPCA and with the Department of Agriculture. Our owner, Jason van Heerden, has 25 years in pest control, we offer service within 24 hours, and if a treated pest is back within three months, we'll return. Phone 084 200 2700, or WhatsApp us a photo of what you've found in your new home.