Pest control in Lynnwood Glen is mostly for family homes: fleas and ticks from dogs and gardens, ants in kitchens before summer rain, mice in garages and pantries, cockroaches, and spiders in children's rooms and playrooms. Combat Pest Control serves Lynnwood Glen from Johannesburg, using treatments that are safe around children and pets when used correctly.
What kind of suburb Lynnwood Glen is
Lynnwood Glen is a residential suburb in Pretoria East, next to Lynnwood and close to several schools and shopping centres. It's mostly freestanding family homes on medium to large stands, many with pools, lawns and dogs, plus some townhouse developments. It's a quiet, settled area where a lot of time is spent in the garden.
That garden life is part of the pest picture. Dogs bring home fleas and ticks from walks and parks, and the eggs drop into lawns, dog beds and carpets. Lawns and paving give ants a home. Garages, pantries and sheds with pet food and bird seed attract mice. Spiders find warm, undisturbed corners in playrooms, under beds and in garages. In a family home, the challenge is getting rid of all of this without putting children or animals at risk.
The pests behind most calls
Fleas
Flea bites on ankles, a dog scratching constantly and tiny dark specks in pet bedding are the usual signs. Adult fleas are only part of the population; eggs and larvae live in carpets, couches and shaded soil. That's why we treat the house and garden together, while your vet treats the pets. Details are on our flea treatments for homes page.
Ticks
Ticks drop off dogs in kennels, along walls and in the garden, where they lay eggs. Brown dog ticks can even breed indoors. Treating kennels, walls and resting spots, together with tick control on the dogs, stops them building up.
Ants
Ants come in along skirting boards and window frames when rain is on the way, heading for sugar, pet food and crumbs. Baits that workers carry back to the nest are safer in a family kitchen than sprays and work much better.
Mice
Mice move into garages and pantries in autumn, drawn by pet food and bird seed. They leave droppings and chew packaging. Lockable, tamper-resistant bait stations keep bait away from small hands and paws, and traps handle mice already inside.
Spiders and cockroaches
Most spiders in Pretoria homes are harmless, but a few, such as the sac spider, can give an unpleasant bite, so families often want them kept down. A barrier treatment outside and around windows and doors, plus clearing webs and clutter, keeps numbers low. See our spider control service. German cockroaches, if they appear, are treated with gel bait in hiding places.
Signs worth knowing
Fleas show up as small, itchy bites around the ankles, often after you come back from a holiday and the house has been quiet. Ticks are easiest to find on the dogs' ears, neck and between their toes, and on walls near the kennel. Mouse droppings look like dark grains of rice, usually along the back of pantry shelves. Spiders leave webs in high corners and behind furniture. Ants give themselves away with a trail. If you find something and aren't sure what it is, put it on a piece of white paper and send us a photo.
Safety around children and pets
This is the first question most parents ask, so here's the plain answer. You don't need to leave home for normal treatments. Keep children and pets off treated surfaces until they're dry, and keep pets out of the garden for that time if we've treated the lawn. Rodent bait stays inside locked stations. We use gel and ant baits in places children can't reach, and our residual sprays are odourless and non-staining. If anyone in the house has asthma or allergies, tell us beforehand and we'll plan around it.
A common mistake
People often treat only the dog for fleas and are surprised when the problem comes back a month later. Most of the flea population is in the house and garden as eggs, larvae and pupae. Treat the animals, the house and the garden together, and vacuum well for a couple of weeks afterwards.
A Lynnwood Glen tip
Store dog food and bird seed in a sealed plastic or metal bin in the garage, not in the open bag. It's the single change that does most to stop mice moving in, and it keeps ants out of the pet food too.
What it costs and why
The price depends on what we're treating and the size of the house and garden. A flea treatment covering the house and garden is priced on the area. Ants and cockroaches depend on how widespread they are. Mice depend on the number of stations. Combining treatments in one visit, for example fleas, ants and spiders together, usually costs less than separate visits. A guide "from" price is shown on this page, and the pest control prices list has more.
We also look after homes in Lynnwood and Lynnwood Manor, and you can find everything we offer on our Gauteng pest control page.
Jason van Heerden, owner and operator of Combat Pest Control, has 25 years of experience. Combat is a SAPCA member and is registered with the Department of Agriculture. We can attend within 24 hours, and general treatments come with a 3-month guarantee. Call 084 200 2700 to book, or WhatsApp us a picture of the bite, bug or droppings.
Questions we get asked
How much does pest control cost in Lynnwood Glen?
It depends on the pest and the size of your home and garden. Combining treatments in one visit is usually cheaper. The guide price on this page shows where it starts.
Is pest control safe with a baby and a dog?
Yes, when used correctly. Keep the baby and dog off treated surfaces until dry, and rodent bait stays inside locked stations.
Why do fleas keep coming back after I treat my dog?
Because most fleas live in the house and garden as eggs and larvae. The house, garden and pets all need treating at the same time.
How long should the dogs stay out of the garden?
Until the treated areas are dry, which is usually a few hours depending on the weather.
Are the spiders in my house dangerous?
Most are harmless. A few, like sac spiders, can give a nasty bite, so it's sensible to keep numbers down, especially in children's rooms.
What should I do before you arrive?
Pick up toys, pet bowls and bedding from the floor, put pets in a closed room or outside, and vacuum carpets for a flea treatment.