Pest Guides · DIY & Prevention
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Written by
Thabo Motsepe
Senior Pest Technician · BCB Certified
Published12 March 2025
Read Time6 min read
CategoryCockroaches
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About the Author
THABO MOTSEPE
Senior Pest Control Technician · BCB Certified · 11 Years Experience
Thabo leads Nikao’s residential treatment division in Johannesburg. He holds a BCB certification and specialises in urban cockroach and rodent management, having treated over 1,200 residential properties across Gauteng.
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