How Often Should You Treat Your Home for Pests?

Malta’s warm climate allows pests to thrive all year long. Ants, cockroaches, rodents, bed bugs, fleas and flies can appear at any time depending on your home environment, sanitation levels, and nearby activity.

So how often should a Maltese household schedule professional pest control?

Here’s what Comtec recommends based on thousands of inspections since 1967.

🏠 Recommended Pest-Control Frequency in Malta

1. Standard Homes (Apartments & Terraced Houses)

➡️ Every 6 months

This covers seasonal shifts, rising temperatures, and activity from neighbouring units.

2. Homes with Past Infestations

➡️ Every 3–4 months

Cockroaches and ants can re-enter easily in older buildings; regular preventive treatments help stop re-infestation.

3. Homes Near Valleys, Farms or Construction Sites

➡️ Every 3 months

These areas attract rodents, insects and wildlife, increasing pest pressure.

4. Pet-Owning Households

➡️ Every 3–6 months

Pet food, water bowls and outdoor movement can attract ants, fleas, flies and rodents.

5. Businesses

➡️ Monthly or Bi-Monthly (depending on industry)

Food establishments, warehouses, retail stores and hospitality require regular monitoring to meet hygiene standards.

🧪 Why Regular Treatments Matter

✔ Prevents large infestations

✔ Stops pests before they multiply

✔ Reduces chemical use by staying ahead

✔ Protects vulnerable areas (drains, ducts, basements, roofs)

✔ Creates long-term barriers against entry

Comtec’s IPM approach focuses on prevention, not just reaction, which means fewer surprises and cleaner, safer environments.

🔵 What a Regular Treatment Includes

• Inspection for early signs of pests

• Gel baiting for cockroaches

• Ant control treatments

• Monitoring for rodents

• Recommendations for sealing cracks and improving sanitation

Each treatment is tailored to the home’s condition and risk factors.

🟦 When to Call Comtec Immediately

• You see cockroaches during the day

• You notice fresh rodent droppings

• You find new ant trails every morning

• You hear noises in ceilings or walls

• You see pest activity after DIY treatments

These are signs of an active infestation that won’t resolve without professional intervention.

Regular pest-control treatments are the most effective way to keep your home safe and comfortable in Malta’s pest-friendly climate.

Comtec provides flexible, affordable preventive plans and one-off treatments across Malta & Gozo.