Pest Knowledge Centre

Clear, Ghana-relevant information to help you identify pests, understand risks and take responsible action.

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Close-up of an Aedes aegypti mosquito — Public domain: CDC / James Gathany

Mosquitoes

Breeding sites, bite prevention and vector-health awareness.

Close-up of the head of a winged termite — Public domain: U.S. Geological Survey

Termites

Warning signs, structural risks and professional inspection.

Vintage colour illustration of a brown rat — Public domain: L. Prang & Co., 1873

Rodents

Health risks, proofing, sanitation and safe control.

Close-up of a common cockroach on a light surface — CC0: Wikimedia Commons

Cockroaches

Food contamination, harbourage and integrated control.

Bed bugs

Identification, travel awareness and effective treatment.

Flies

Sanitation, exclusion and food-safety protection.

A responsible approach to pest management

Effective pest management begins with inspection and prevention. Good practice combines sanitation, proofing, monitoring and targeted treatment, using pesticides only when appropriate and according to label directions.

Important

General information cannot replace an on-site assessment. For persistent infestations, pesticide use or risks to health and property, contact a qualified pest-management professional.

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