Thermokil™ Heat Treatment Centre Cape Town
Why Choose Heat Treatment?
Complete Eradication
Destroys all life stages—eggs, larvae, and adults—in a single treatment.
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
Inspection & Assessment
Evaluation of infestation, timber/furniture type, and best heat method.
Preparation
Items or areas are prepared and sensitive materials are protected.
Controlled Heating
Specialist Thermokil™ equipment gradually raises temperatures to 55–60°C for several hours.
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Further Reading & Resources
Ready to Protect Your Valuables?
Contact Verminator for Cape Town’s leading chemical-free heat treatment solution.
