Top Signs You Need Professional Pest Control
Top Signs You Need Professional Pest Control
Don't ignore the warning signs—your home might be under attack.
Pests can quietly invade your home or business, causing damage, spreading disease, and making life uncomfortable. While a few ants or the occasional fly may not seem like a big deal, some infestations require professional attention before they get out of control.
Here are the top signs it's time to call in a pest control professional:
🐜 1. You’re Seeing Pests During the Day
Most pests are nocturnal, so if you’re seeing cockroaches, rodents, or ants in broad daylight, it likely means the infestation is severe enough to push them out of hiding.
🐾 2. Droppings or Smear Marks
Pest droppings are a clear sign that something unwelcome is living in your home. Rodent feces, cockroach frass, or grease marks along walls often indicate a hidden infestation.
🐛 3. Strange Noises at Night
Hearing scratching, scurrying, or squeaking sounds—especially in the walls or ceiling—can be a sign of rodents or larger pests nesting out of sight.
🕳️ 4. Unexplained Holes or Gnaw Marks
Chewed wires, shredded packaging, or small holes in floors and walls are classic indicators of rodents or termites. These pests can cause significant damage if not addressed quickly.
🪳 5. Unpleasant Odors
A musty, oily, or ammonia-like smell can be a sign of a pest infestation. Some pests, like cockroaches or mice, leave behind a distinct and unpleasant odor.
🐜 6. Visible Nests or Webs
Finding nests, ant trails, termite mud tubes, or spider webs means pests have made your space their home—and they’re not leaving on their own.
🦟 7. Recurring Pest Problems
If you've tried DIY solutions but the pests keep coming back, it’s time to let the professionals handle it with long-term, eco-friendly solutions that actually work.
🏠 8. You're Buying or Selling Property
Pest inspections are essential before buying or selling a property. You don’t want to move into—or hand over—a pest-infested home.
✅ Don’t Wait—Act Fast
The longer you wait, the worse the infestation can get. At Gleaming Space, our pest control services are designed to eliminate pests safely, effectively, and humanely—keeping your family, pets, and environment safe.
📞 Call us today 0711665266, www.gleamingspace.co.za, https://gleamingspace.co.za/pages/contact-page
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