SWAT Exterminators & Weed Control 033 3948501 or 082 892 4409

16/03/2026

23/10/2023

It's that time of the year to get your garden looking great for summer

01/09/2023

Time to get your garden treated.

07/08/2023

We are ecstatic about partnering with some amazing companies for the event on Sunday. For a fledgling sport and a small club, these amazing businesses have rallied around us in such a fantastic way tso that we can offer epic prizes and we urge you to support them if you have needs in future.

First up is a SWAT Exterminators & W**d Control 033 3948501 or 0822942634 who have been serving Pietermaritzburg with pride since 1990. This is a true family-business run by the Smale's and we are pleased to say that Ray Smale will be out on course on Sunday as an OCR Hub member!

Thank you SWAT!

12/05/2023

Rats are a common pest that can cause significant problems in both urban and rural areas. During the winter months, rats can become even more of a problem for a variety of reasons.

Firstly, as the temperature drops, rats will seek out warmer areas to make their homes. This often leads them to seek shelter in homes and other buildings, where they can cause damage and spread disease. Rats can enter buildings through small openings and cracks, making it difficult to keep them out.

Secondly, the winter months often mean a decrease in available food sources for rats. This can lead them to become more aggressive in their search for food, and they may be more likely to invade homes and other buildings in search of sustenance. Rats are known to eat almost anything, including garbage, pet food, and even electrical wiring.

To combat the problem of rats becoming more of a problem in winter, it is important to take preventative measures. This includes sealing up any potential entry points into homes and other buildings, keeping food sources tightly sealed and stored properly, and maintaining a clean and tidy environment. Additionally, it may be necessary to enlist the help of pest control professionals to remove rat populations and prevent further infestations.

In conclusion, rats can become more of a problem in winter due to their need for warmth and shelter, their increased aggressiveness in searching for food, and the difficulty in controlling their populations during inclement weather. By taking preventative measures and enlisting professional help when necessary, it is possible to mitigate the problem of rats in winter.