Your home should feel safe. But in many Malawian homes, pests undermine that by hiding in furniture, corners, kitchens and ceilings. Here are the common ones — and simple ways to stay ahead.

1. Cockroaches

Found in kitchens, drains and dark corners. They carry bacteria like salmonella. Prevention tip: Seal food in containers, fix leaking pipes, clean drains.

2. Mosquitoes

Malawi remains vulnerable to malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases. Tip: Remove stagnant water around your property and consider professional larval treatments.

3. Rodents (rats & mice)

They chew wiring, spoil food, nest behind walls. Tip: Store food securely, seal gaps, set up humane traps or call Stratex Pest Control.

4. Bedbugs

Often unnoticed until they're well established; bites at night, hidden in mattress seams. Tip: Inspect mattress seams and behind headboards, vacuum regularly, seek professional heat treatment.

5. Ants & ticks

Invaders in gardens and kitchens; ticks pose risk to pets. Tip: Keep garden edges clean, store firewood away from house, treat pet areas.

At Stratex Pest Control we provide safe, effective treatments that don't just chase pests away — they stop the cycle, protect your home and give you peace of mind.