Thermokil™ Heat Treatment Centre Cape Town

Eliminate wood-boring beetles, woodworm, and termites from furniture and structural timbers—without harmful chemicals! Verminator brings internationally proven Thermokil™ heat treatment to Cape Town and the Western Cape, offering a powerful, chemical-free pest control solution trusted by museums, collectors, and homeowners.

Why Choose Heat Treatment?

Complete Eradication

Destroys all life stages—eggs, larvae, and adults—in a single treatment.

100% Chemical-Free

Ideal for families, pets, and sensitive heritage items.

Safe for Valuables

Protects antiques, art, and books with no risk to finishes.

Fast & Convenient

Most treatments completed in a day with no re-entry waiting times.

What Can Be Treated?

Furniture & Antiques: Remove woodworm, powderpost beetles, and other pests.

Structural Timber: Roof beams, floorboards, joists, window frames, and doors.

Heritage Objects & Artifacts: Artwork, books, and other sensitive materials.

Imported Items & Crates: Decontaminate new purchases, restoration projects, and imported goods (see ISPM 15 section below).

Pests Controlled

Furniture beetles (Anobium punctatum)

Powderpost beetles (Lyctus spp.)

Longhorn beetles, wood-boring weevils, termites, and more

The Verminator & Thermokil™ Advantage

Thermokil™ is a globally trusted, certified technology from the UK and EU, renowned for its effectiveness in heritage and domestic settings. As local experts, Verminator’s SAPCA-accredited technicians are professionally trained in the precise and safe application of this advanced heat treatment technology, making us the premier choice in Cape Town for chemical-free wood-borer control. While some providers only treat large structures, we offer dedicated services for furniture, individual objects, and smaller structural components.

How the Heat Treatment Process Works

1

Inspection & Assessment

Evaluation of infestation, timber/furniture type, and best heat method.

2

Preparation

Items or areas are prepared and sensitive materials are protected.

3

Controlled Heating

Specialist Thermokil™ equipment gradually raises temperatures to 55–60°C for several hours.

4

Certification & Guarantee

Work is certified safe and effective—no pests, no chemical residue, no odour.

ISPM 15 Heat Treatment for Export – Important Notice

While our Thermokil™ system is ideal for decontaminating furniture, antiques, and imported items, Verminator’s Cape Town heat treatment centre does not currently provide ISPM 15 certification for wood packaging or export pallets.

ISPM 15 export compliance is strictly regulated in South Africa and available only from officially accredited providers. For a current list, please visit the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD).

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Further Reading & Resources

Ready to Protect Your Valuables?

Contact Verminator for Cape Town’s leading chemical-free heat treatment solution.

Our Unbeatable 1-Year Guarantee

Select services, including our Super 15 plan and German Cockroach treatments, come with a full year of peace of mind.

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