Beetle Certificate of Compliance in Cape Town

The Beetle Certificate of Compliance was eventually formed after what started around the beginning of the 1940’s and up until the end of the 1960’s, where an infestation at an epidemic scale of wood destroying insects were occurring in peoples’ properties. Many roof structures were on the verge of collapsing due to how severe some of the infestations were. Because of this, a need was established where a qualified person would need to carry out inspections, and if there was any identification of an infestation, remedial measures would be recommended to combat the infestation situation.

Although there is no law that requires a seller to provide a Beetle Free Certificate, it is still frequently included in property selling arrangements in the coastal provinces as a way to protect the property purchaser from buying a property that is infested with beetles. Banks are also known to request a Beetle Certificate of Compliance in Cape Town before registration of a mortgage bond can occur – this is to protect the bond holder’s security being at risk if the property is infested with beetles.

How to prepare for a beetle inspection

1. Please ensure that all areas are easily accessible in order to assist your inspectors in carrying out an adequate inspection.
2. If a treatment is required and occurs, it is suggested that for the first 24 hours children and any small animals are kept away from the property’s location.