Fort Pest Control

Fort Pest Control is a Birkirkara company that deals with the pests people meet in Maltese homes, offices, farms and old buildings. It is a subsidiary of Salvarti Co. Ltd, a local firm in ecological disinfestation and the preservation of movable property, and it is listed in our directory of pest control in Malta.

It works as a pioneer in environmentally friendly pest control, using a range of ecological products and the latest technology, supported by a team of trained personnel. For UK owners of second homes, new residents and landlords, that is a helpful starting point, since a warm climate keeps insects active far longer than in Britain.

Services for homes, businesses and farms

Residential clients receive a thorough assessment of indoor and outdoor areas, followed by protection measures and practical tips on making the property less attractive to pests. Commercial customers, from a small shop to a large establishment, get protection that supports sanitary inspections, with the team reassessing the situation on every visit and reminding subscribers when the next session is due.

Industrial sites are assessed in advance, and the products are designed to be applied without disturbing the production line while keeping the working environment safe for staff. Agricultural work covers feral pigeons and rodents, which can carry disease between farms, along with problems in gardens, terraces and horticultural areas around a client's premises.

Pests and treatments

Rodent control relies mainly on environmentally friendly and humane methods, with technicians trained to identify the species from the signs it leaves behind. Treatments for flying and crawling insects are followed by advice on keeping them away, and dust mite and allergen control is also available for homes.

Woodworm and termites attack timber, and the islands' steady warmth lets wood-boring insects feed all year, so valuable furniture and beams need regular monitoring. Woodworm treatment is non-toxic and ecological, while the termite service uses an ecological technique aimed at the whole colony. Bird proofing uses netting and spikes against feral pigeons, which foul entrances and buildings and can spread disease.

Integrated pest management and protected species

Integrated pest management is central to the company's method. It sets action thresholds, identifies and monitors pests, prefers prevention by cultural means over chemicals and then applies standard control procedures when they are truly needed. Consultation and monitoring complete the picture, with technicians evaluating the problem and drawing up a plan to improve hygiene, housekeeping and proofing.

Some creatures regarded as pests are harmless or protected by law. In such cases the company aims to return them safely to their natural habitat. It also assists with alien species in scheduled, ecologically sensitive sites, where removal needs permits from the competent authorities, by assessing each case and helping obtain the required approvals.

Heritage buildings and Malta's climate

A dedicated team works on sites of historical importance, in partnership with Salvarti, which specialises in ecological protection and restoration of movable and immovable property. This matters on an island whose old towns, from the streets in our Valletta guide to the walled city in our Mdina guide and the fortified harbours in our Three Cities guide, are built largely of stone and timber that pests can damage. The history behind them is told in our guide to the Knights of Malta, and a visit to St John's Co-Cathedral shows how much timber and fabric needs protecting.

Our Malta weather guide explains the mild winters and long summers that keep insects active. Visitors who own or let a property on the islands can also read our Gozo guide for the other main island.

Contacting the company

The company is at Fort Hub, 63 Triq Salvu Psaila in Birkirkara, and serves clients across the islands. If you are moving from Britain, our Malta relocation guide and about Malta cover settling in, and a pest check is a sensible part of taking on any older property.

To ask about a treatment, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the company.