Hygiene & Bugs R Us

RODENTS (MICE AND RATS) HAVE TO BE TREATED ON 2 FRONTS.
1. Inside the home and roof
2. Around the outside of the home and yard.
The reason why is if you only treat inside the home and roof you will only sort out the current problem. The mice and rats can finish the rodent poison in 2 to 3 weeks and then your rodent problem will be back.
The placing of the big tamper-proof rodent station around the outside of the home and yard will hold the rodent poison safe so that when rodents come into your yard looking for food, water and harbourage space they will find the poison, eat it and go and die somewhere else thereby keeping them out of your home for a longer period of time

BED BUGS ARE ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT PESTS TO GET RID OF
That is why it’s wise to use a reputable pest control company like Hygiene & Bugs R Us to ensure they are completely eradicated.
Bed bugs are hitch hikers. They can climb on you or your clothing anywhere. From restaurants, taxis, buses, movie houses, schools, planes, hotels and even guest houses.

Bed bugs are not just found in beds and mattresses. They only spend 40% of their time in the bed, the rest of the time they can be found in:

Bed frames and headboard crevices
Mattress seams,
Carpets and underlay
Skirting Boards,
Between wooden floor boards
In cracked or broken plaster, behind wall paper
Inside electrical sockets and fittings
Drawers and cupboard
Bedside tables.
Couches
All the products that we use for bed bug control is colourless, odourless and safe for people, children and animals and no-one needs to be out of the home or building.
Signs of bed bug infestation:
Dark / black stains – on mattress and surrounding areas from bed bug excreta
Sweet scent – an unpleasant, sweet, sticky scent
Small dark spots – small dark spots on bedding known as “faucal pellets”
Live insects – despite being small (Adult are only 4 – 5 mm long) it’s possible to spot bed bugs and shed skins
Blood spots – on the sheets or mattress
Common areas of bed bug inspection & treatment

Ant Control isn’t always an easy fix. Some ant infestations have nothing to do with how clean or dirty your home is. It could be that your home is simply a haven for ants.

This can create problems for homeowners when ants move into your home, kitchens, cupboards, food, bathrooms, gardens, paving, garbage bags, pantry shelves, pet food bowls and electrical equipment.

Ants can destroy electrical equipment like TV’s. Washing machines, fridges, security beams, gate motors, etc. and your insurance does not cover these losses.

All the products that we use for ant control is colourless, odourless and safe for people, children and animals and no-one needs to be out of the home or building.
We use a 3-phase system:
A residual spray
Ant gel
Flushing agent

FLEAS AND TICKS ARE DIFFICULT TO ELIMINATE NOT JUST BECAUSE OF THEIR SIZE, BUT BECAUSE THEY BREED QUICKLY.
Fleas and ticks are a common pest problem in homes, especially those with pets but you may even have a flea problem even if you do not have pets. Flea bites can cause great irritation to both animals and people and can be difficult to get rid of.

You may kill the fleas or ticks on the cats or dogs but the flea or tick eggs will still be left behind. The flea or tick eggs can hatch over the next 5 to 7 days.

All the products that we use for flea & tick control is colourless, odourless and safe for people, children and animals and no-one needs to be out of the home or building.

All the products that we use for the control of scorpions are colourless, odourless and safe for people, children and animals and no-one needs to be out of the home or building.

There is no poison that can be applied to keep scorpions out of your home, building or yard for long periods of time. When treating for scorpions you have to do regular pest control and home maintenance to eradicate and keep your scorpion problem under control.

Make sure of the following:
Trees and bushes do not reach all the way to the walls of the home or building
Keep lawns mowed
Remove all clutter, woodpiles and stones near the home or building

HYGIENE & BUGS R US WILL CUSTOMIZE A DETAILED PEST AND HYGIENE PROGRAM FOR THE ERADICATION OF SPIDERS ON YOUR PROPERTY.
While most spiders pose little or no danger to people, some species are venomous and their bites can cause medical issues.

The most common venomous spiders in South Africa is the Brown Recluse, Violin and Black Widow spider.

Spiders can gain access into your home or building throw doors, windows, vents and openings in walls.

They move into homes looking for food, mates, warmth and moisture.

All the products that we use for spider control is colourless, odourless and safe for people, children and animals and no-one needs to be out of the home or building.

HYGIENE & BUGS R US WILL CUSTOMIZE A DETAILED PEST AND HYGIENE PROGRAM FOR THE ERADICATION OF TERMITES ON YOUR PROPERTY.
Termites can cause extensive damage to the structure of buildings and in extreme cases warrant the closure of buildings, homes or commercial property until the relevant fumigation and repairs are completed.

Termites and the damage caused by termites are not covered by your home or building insurance.

If left untreated they can tunnel their way into your property. Eating through wooden structures, support beams, floorboards, window frames and doors causing expensive repairs and potentially dangerous living conditions. The termites will excavate the soil from under the home or building foundation which could lead to cracks in your walls and the collapse of your home foundation.

Termites can be found across South Africa but densely populated areas face a greater risk due to the large concentration of homes and buildings.

All the products that we use for termites control is colourless, odourless and safe for people, children and animals and no-one needs to be out of the home or building.

CONTACT US IF YOU’RE EXPERIENCING A HIGH NUMBER OF WASPS IN & AROUND YOUR HOME OR GARDEN.
It’s likely that there will be 1 or more nests nearby either on your property/garden or very close by.
We at Hygiene & Bugs R Us will customize a detailed pest and hygiene program for the eradication of wasps on your property.

Please note that there is no product that can be applied to keep wasps away.
You will have to treat and remove any new wasp infestations whenever you see new ones.

All the products that we use for wasp control is colourless, odourless and safe for people, children and animals and no-one needs to be out of the home or building.
Types of wasps
Wasps can make their nests in trees, under roofs, window ledges, gutters, jungle gyms, washing lines, air vents, air cons and even gate posts.

They move into homes looking for food, mates, warmth and moisture.

A mature wasp nest can contain thousands of wasps. It is important to treat a wasps nest early to reduce the number of wasps and nests as well as the threat of wasp stings, which can be very painful and even cause an allergic reaction.

You should never attempt to treat or try to remove wasps or their nests if you are sensitive to stings.
If you disturb a wasp or bee nest, you may provoke the wasps to attack and sting you as a form of defense.

A wasp sting is very painful and can be life threatening to those who are allergic to wasp or bee stings and may suffer an anaphylactic shock.

PEST CONTROL FOR YOUR HOME
We offer customized pest control treatments for all your pest needs with a 100% satisfaction guarantee

BIRD CONTROL & BIRD PROOFING METHODS AND PRODUCTS
Our Bird Control program is designed to keep birds out and stop them from coming back. Customized to your business’s needs.

When you do bird proofing, removal of birds & their nest, you will have to treat for bird lice as the bird lice will move into the home or building once the bird and their nest have been removed.

EFFECTIVE BIRD CONTROL & DETERRENT SOLUTIONS
Bird Spikes
This is the most cost effective way of keeping of ledges and beams. The spikes is long lasting. It prevents birds from perching 100% in areas of installation.

We a clear carbon bird spike that won’t rust and birds won’t impale themselves on it. We also have different coloured spikes.

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Bird Netting
Bird netting is one of the most versatile solutions for bird control, providing a discreet yet effective barrier against all types of nuisance birds without inflicting harm on the birds themselves.

Bird netting offers you a permanent way to stop bird droppings from damaging your valuable property. The black color of the netting blends into the background, providing a robust but unobtrusive defense against pest birds.

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Gutter cones – Closing of the Gutters and openings
Closing of all the gutters with our gutter cones system. This system does not interfere with the flow of water but just prevents the birds from getting into the gutters and then having access under the roof. No access to the gutters, No birds in the roof

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Bird Shock Tracks
These units use electricity. The power box is 45cm x 50cm x 50cm. The tracks inter connect. These units are smaller than bird spikes and you need 2 tracks in the same space as a 1 strip of bird spikes. These units are far more expensive than bird spikes but are far less visible.

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Sound Sytems
These units can be used on their own or with the eagle eye units. They help reduce the amount of birds by up to 85%. It is still advice to use spikes or close the areas were birds are sitting or roosting.

These units use sonic sounds and must be connected to power. Electrical installation is for the customers cost.

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Eagle Eye™
The Eagle Eye™ bird scarer is an effective bird deterrent device that harmlessly relocates birds. Birds are irritated by reflected light beams that flash at various angles from a rotating Eagle Eye™ unit. The system has been extensively tested and used on hundreds of locations in South Africa as well as Internationally.

These units will help reduce the amount of birds by up to 85%.

Facilities and situations include resorts, food production facilities, waste treatment plants, correctional facilities, hospitals, libraries, government buildings, tourist facilities, golf courses, bowling greens, and horticultural crops to name but a few. The species of pest birds now being deterred by Eagle Eye in South Africa is extensive.

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Eagle Eyes have been used extensively in South Africa and are the original home of Eagle Eye having been developed and tested. Extensive trials and now commercial use has been very successful in a wide variety of commercial and cropping situations. South African success stories have been included on this site to give access to information on this exiting product range.

The Eagle Eye™ bird scarerEagle Eyes have been used extensively in South Africa and are the original home of Eagle Eye having been developed and tested here over the past 5 years. Extensive trials and now commercial use has been very successful in a wide variety of commercial and cropping situations. South African success stories have been included on this site to give access to information on this exiting product range.

Bird Removal & Treating for Bird Lice
We will remove all nests and birds possible from the roof. We will then treat the roof and the whole home or building for bird lice. We also do netting, spikes, flax and sound systems and cleaning areas of bird droppings.

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BIRDS, BUSINESS AND HOMES DO NOT MIX
Their droppings carry diseases, cause damage to property and are a hazard that may cause slipping and falling.

They carry lice that move into home and business.

Some of the diseases carried by pigeons and other birds, such as seagulls could make you seriously ill. It is important to act at the first sign of a bird infestation to avoid these associated health hazards.

SALMONELLA
This bacterium is deposited where pigeons or gulls defecate. It can lead to Salmonellosis and Paratyphoid fever.

PSITTACOSIS
Also called Ornithosis or Pigeon Fancier’s Lung. This infection can be transmitted by inhaling the bacteria from dried droppings or handling feathers of infected pigeons or seagulls

FOWL PEST
Known also as Fowl Plague or Newcastle disease. This virus can be transmitted to people when they’re exposed to faeces and other excretions from infected pigeon birds.

ESCHERICHIA COLI (E.COLI)
Mainly spread by seagulls, it can lead to illnesses such as gastroenteritis and septicaemia.

FUNGAL INFECTIONS
Include Histoplasmosis and Cryptococcosis and are carried within bird droppings from seagulls.

BIRD MITES
Often found in nests and roosting places. They feed mainly on bird blood but will also bite humans.

COMMON BIRD PESTS
Feral Pigeon (Columia livia)
The Feral pigeon is a wide spread, common urban pest bird. They have short legs with level front and hind toes, which enable them to walk on flat surfaces as well as perch on branches.

Habitat

Mostly found in urban or suburban areas

Especially centre of larger cities and railway yards (rarely farmland)

Prefer small flat areas away from the ground like protected ledges and rooftops.

Popular nesting places includes: building ledges, bridge supports, air conditioning units and above windows.

Breeding

Mating pair has 3-4 broods per year

Female lays 2-3 eggs at a time

Eggs take 18 days to hatch

Fledglings leave nest after 35 days

Although they mostly build simple nests from a few stiff twigs, some will lay eggs directly on a protected ledge.

They like to make nests in and on manmade structures

Damage

Uric acids in feces are highly corrosive: Feces cause damage to waterproofing of roofs causing leaks; feces damage paint work of automobiles with regular/long contact; feces also damage air conditioning units and solar panels.

Built up feces can lead to structural damage and blocked gutters.

Degrading the aesthetics of potentially neat and beautiful buildings.

Pigeons may cause a health risk when HACP standards are not met by food processing companies as a result of birds entering factories and warehouses: bird droppings damage and infest raw materials, products in process and finished goods

Nests near electrical points/lines or in chimneys are a great fire hazard.

Bacteria, fungal agents and ectoparasites in droppings may be a health risk.

Control Using Eagle Eye

The Eagle Eye is a very effective feral pigeon deterrent. It will deter a large number of roosting and nesting birds from buildings as well as open spaces. The feral pigeon is very sensitive to the Eagle Eye.

Hartlaub’s Gull (Larushartlaubii)


The Hartlaub’s Gull is an indigenous tame sea bird, increasing in numbers. They often hang around gardens, parks and restaurants for scraps. They also follow fishing vessels looking for scraps, or follow ploughs looking for soil invertebrates. Those in urban areas will catch insects at street lights at night. Roosts on roofs, hedges or islands.

Habitat

Seashores, offshore islands, city centres, rubbish dumps, cultivated farmland and estuaries.

Search human inhabitations like parks and restaurants for scraps of food.

Breeding

Roosts on rooftops, ledges and islands.

Nest made of twigs and shells

Cultch: 1-3 (in some cases up to 5-8)

Damage

Uric acids in feces are highly corrosive: Feces cause damage to waterproofing of roofs causing leaks; feces damage paint work of automobiles with regular/long contact; feces also damage air conditioning units and solar panels.

Degrading the aesthetics of potentially neat and beautiful buildings.

Degrading the aesthetics of potentially neat and beautiful buildings.

May cause a health risk when HACP standards are not met by food processing companies as a result of birds entering factories and warehouses: bird droppings damage and infest raw materials, products in process and finished goods

Nests near electrical points/lines or in chimneys are a great fire hazard.

Bacteria, fungal agents and ectoparasites in droppings may be a health risk.

When they move in flocks the buildup of their feces has a great impact on buildings

Often dive down, grabbing fisherman’s fish or scraps of food from people

Control Using Eagle Eye

Roosting gulls are easily deterred with the Eagle Eye. Nesting gulls are more reluctant to leave. Their instinct for food is greater than their fear for the Eagle Eye and therefore all food sources must be removed.

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