Pest control in Mulbarton through the year

Pest control in Mulbarton follows the seasons: ants and wasps from the first summer rains, flying termites after storms, roof rats and mice once winter nights turn cold, and harvester termites stripping lawns in the dry months. We inspect, treat each pest at its source, and help you get ahead of the next one.

About Mulbarton

Mulbarton is a settled family suburb in the south, close to Glenvista and Mondeor and not far from the Klipriviersberg. Most homes are freestanding houses from the 1970s and 1980s with tiled roofs, brick walls, swimming pools and lawned gardens, plus a number of townhouse complexes. It's a quieter, greener part of the south, and that's reflected in the calls we get: fewer flat-block cockroach problems, more garden and roof pests.

A Mulbarton pest calendar

Spring (September to October)

Paper wasps start building under eaves, patio roofs and in the folds of shade sails. A nest the size of a coin in September can be the size of a fist by December, so it pays to deal with it early. Ants start reappearing on kitchen counters as the ground warms. Our wasp nest removal in Johannesburg explains how we handle nests safely.

Summer (November to March)

The first heavy storm often brings swarms of flying termites out of lawns and walls. Outdoors that's normal; if they're coming from inside a wall, door frame or cupboard, a colony is using the house. Ants are at their busiest, trailing in through paving joints, around windows and along skirting boards. Mosquitoes breed in pond edges, blocked gutters and any pool that has turned green. See ant control across Johannesburg South for how baiting reaches the nest.

Autumn (April to May)

Rats and mice that spent summer in gardens begin looking for shelter. This is the time to seal gaps under garage doors, around pipes and where branches touch the roof, before they get in.

Winter (June to August)

Scratching in the ceiling and droppings in the garage peak. Harvester termites are busy on dry lawns, cutting grass and leaving small holes ringed with loose soil. If a lawn is thinning in patches despite watering, that's often the cause.

Termites in Mulbarton

Homes of this age generally have treated timber, but subterranean termites still find a way in through cracks in slabs, expansion joints, built-up flowerbeds and wooden items left on soil. Inside, they tend to show up in built-in cupboards and door frames. Our termite treatments for the southern suburbs cover both the house and the lawn, and termite work carries a 5-year guarantee with a treatment certificate.

How we treat

We look at the whole property, not just the spot where you saw the pest. For ants, that means following trails back towards the nest. For rats, it means checking the roof line, trees and garage. For termites, it means mapping mud tubes and lawn holes. Then we choose the treatment that suits: baits, lockable rodent stations, nest removal, barrier sprays or termite treatment. Products are odourless and non-staining, and you can stay at home; keep children and pets off treated areas until they've dried.

Fleas and fish moths

Two smaller problems round out the list. Fleas build up in summer where dogs sleep on shady patios or under decks; the house, garden and pets need treating in the same week or they bounce back. Fish moths turn up in older built-in cupboards, bookshelves and boxes of papers stored in the garage, where it's dark and slightly damp. A targeted treatment of the cupboards, plus moving stored paper into sealed plastic boxes, keeps them down.

The mistake that wastes money

Spraying ant trails with an aerosol. It kills the workers you can see, while the nest carries on and often splits into several new colonies. Bait looks slower but ends the problem because the workers carry it to the queen.

A local tip

Keep your pool covered or properly maintained when it's not in use. A pool that goes green over a summer holiday can breed mosquitoes for the whole street.

What it costs and why

Cost depends on the pest, the size of the house and garden, and how established the problem is. Removing a single wasp nest or baiting ants is a small job; rodent work with follow-up visits, or termites in the house, takes more. Some customers book a seasonal treatment that covers several pests at once, which works out better value than separate call-outs. There's a guide price on this page, and our full Johannesburg pest control pricing shows the main services. If something is minor enough to handle yourself, we'll say so.

Mulbarton is one of the suburbs we cover from our Johannesburg South hub, and if you're closer to the nature reserve, our page on pest problems in Mondeor covers the scorpions and spiders that come with the ridges.

Combat Pest Control is the business of Jason van Heerden, who has worked in pest control for 25 years. We're SAPCA registered and registered with the Department of Agriculture under Act 36, offer service within 24 hours, and guarantee general treatments for 3 months. Call 084 200 2700 or WhatsApp us a photo to get started.