VIEW stands for Verminator Interest in Earth and Wildlife. It's our hub for earth, wildlife, and pest-related news headlines plus expert guides on pest control and prevention.

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Headlines are refreshed daily. Our expert guides and blog posts are updated regularly to reflect the latest pest control best practices.

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Verminator serves South Africa with a focus on the Western Cape, Cape Town, Winelands, Overberg, and beyond. We're part of a global network of pest management best practices.

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Verminator Interest in Earth and Wildlife (VIEW)

Earth, wildlife, and pest-related headlines plus expert guides. Updated daily.

Today's Headlines

Relevant news on earth, wildlife, conservation, and pest management. Updated daily.

85 Million Acres of Private Land Are Being Protected for Conservation in the US and Australia
Australia now boasts one of the world’s largest acreage of private land set aside for conservation, and the Guardian recently reported that generous and w…
New Desalination Plant Gives San Diego So Much Water it’s Helping Other States Suffering Drought
After years of suffering from drought, San Diego is using the resources it built up over that time to help neighboring states now facing their own water challen…
Seed-Sharing No Longer Illegal After Landmark Kenya Court Ruling Against Global Seed Monopolists
Kenya’s highest court recently struck down as unconstitutional a law that forbade seed sharing, a long practiced traditional means of diversifying crop pr…
14 Toucans Rescued at US-Mexico Border Found Hidden in the Dashboard of a Vehicle
14 trafficked toucans rescued at the US-Mexico border now have a chance to contribute to conservation and the public’s awareness of wildlife crime followi…
Seeds from ‘Miracle Tree’ Can Filter More Than 98% of Microplastics from Tap Water
A tree known for its medicinal properties for thousands of years may also be able to help humanity tackle the problem of microplastic pollution. The Moringa tre…
Oak Trees Will Delay Sprouting Leaves to Avoid Hungry Caterpillars That Devoured the Trees in Previous Year: Study
New research reveals oak trees deliberately delay sprouting their leaves by three days to avoid being infested by hungry caterpillars, after it happened the pre…
Women DJs over 60 Take Stage at German Music Festival Rocking the Crowd, ‘It Was Fantastic’ (WATCH)
Forever Fresh, a group of female DJs all over the age of 60 has been turning up the volume after a pop festival in Cologne, Germany, started looking for ways to…
Scientists Unveil Hemp Alternative to Plastic That Can Withstand Boiling Water and Stretch to 1,600% its Size
A surprisingly robust, yet green, alternative to plastic packaging has been developed from the hemp plant–an age-old form of the cannabis plant that doesn&#8217…

Expert Guides & Blog

In-depth pest guides and prevention tips from Verminator experts.

Ants

Wet winters and warm summers mean ants thrive in South Africa. Verminator's eco-friendly ant control (6-month guarantee) eliminates infestations. Book an inspection.

Cockroaches

Cockroach control for homes & businesses. German programme: one-year guarantee when quoted; American & Oriental: nine-month guarantee when quoted. Safe treatments. Get your quote.

Rodents

Expert rodent control for rats and mice across South Africa. Humane, effective solutions. Same-day service. Get a free quote from Verminator.

Wood Borer

Protect your property from termite damage. Verminator offers termite inspection, treatment, and prevention across South Africa. Free quotes.

Bed Bugs

Effective bed bug eradication with heat treatment and chemical-free options. Verminator offers 100% chemical-free heat treatment. Free quotes.

Fleas

Effective flea control for homes and pets. Verminator offers pet-safe flea treatments across South Africa. Eliminate fleas from your home.

Flies

Effective fly control for homes and businesses. House flies, fruit flies, and more. Verminator offers targeted fly control across South Africa.

Mosquitoes

Reduce mosquito populations around your property. Verminator offers mosquito control and advice on eliminating breeding sites across South Africa.