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  • 5 year written guarantee
  • Follow-up every 3 months
  • 27 governorates
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Inspection first We treat the source, not the symptom

Who is Formax?

We are Formax: a team that treats your home like its own

Formax is an Egyptian company specialising in pest and rodent control for homes, villas, restaurants and businesses. What sets us apart is not the brand of insecticide but the way we work: we understand the problem first, then treat it, then follow up until it is solved.

You have probably seen this before: someone sprays for half an hour and leaves, the pests are back two weeks later, and nobody answers the phone. Formax was built to do the opposite: an inspection before any treatment, a clear plan, a follow-up card, and a team you can reach at any time, in Arabic or English.

  • A uniformed team

    Your technician arrives in a Formax uniform with the logo on the back and the right tools. You know who is coming into your home at a glance.

  • A follow-up card in your hand

    After the visit you get a follow-up card with the dates of your next visits. No need to remember or chase anyone.

  • Inside and outside

    Kitchen, living room and bedrooms, plus the garden, terrace and around the pool. Pests do not stop at your front door, and neither do we.

  • Our work, on camera

    You do not have to take our word for it. Real visits were filmed from start to finish, and the videos are just below.

We are not selling you a spray. We are selling you a good night’s sleep.

The Formax team
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A Formax technician in uniform with the company logo on his back, treating a kitchen The green Formax follow-up card showing the dates of follow-up visits
The Formax team spraying a villa garden while the homeowner watches The Formax team in white uniforms with the homeowner before the visit
Don’t just take our word for it. Watch the videos

What people say about Formax German Pest Control

Formax, in the words of real customers

Real customers: we filmed Formax visits in their homes from start to finish. Tap any video and see the work for yourself.

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  • A Formax kitchen visit A Formax kitchen visit

    A Formax technician treats the kitchen step by step.

  • The team goes through the whole villa The team goes through the whole villa

    The Formax team treats the living room, the kitchen and the area around the swimming pool and garden.

  • The swimming pool and garden The swimming pool and garden

    A Formax technician sprays around the swimming pool, the garden and the terrace.

  • Formax in a villa garden Formax in a villa garden

    The Formax team, in uniform, inspects and sprays a villa garden.

  • The whole team on a visit The whole team on a visit

    The Formax team, in uniform, on a visit to a house.

  • From the garden to the kitchen From the garden to the kitchen

    A Formax technician treats the garden, then the kitchen inside the villa.

  • Spraying the garden and living room Spraying the garden and living room

    A Formax technician sprays the garden and the living room.

  • Inside the house and out Inside the house and out

    A Formax technician treats the inside of the house, and the video also shows the team in the garden.

  • Spraying the garden trees Spraying the garden trees

    A Formax technician sprays the trees and the hedge in a villa garden.

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So what exactly do we do for each pest?

Our services

A file on every pest: where it hides and how we treat it

Every pest needs its own method. Gel for cockroaches, baits for ants and rodents, targeted spraying over two visits for bed bugs, and injection for wood borers. Pick the pest you have and see the signs and exactly what we do.

Bed bug treatment and removal

Bed bug treatment and removal

Bed bugs don't show themselves during the day. They come out at night and hide in mattress seams and in the cracks of beds and sofas.

Signs and treatment

Signs you have bed bugs:

  • Small black spots on the sheets or along the mattress seams
  • Bites in a row on your arm or leg when you wake up
  • A sharp smell in the bedroom, a bit like coriander

How we deal with it:

We take the bed apart and check the mattress, sofas, picture frames and socket boxes. Bed bug eggs are protected from ordinary spraying, so the treatment takes two visits about two weeks apart: the first for the bugs already there, the second for the ones that hatch from the eggs afterwards.

Two visits, about two weeks apart

Ask about bed bugs Details: Bed bug treatment
Cockroach control for kitchens and bathrooms

Cockroach control for kitchens and bathrooms

The small kitchen cockroach breeds fast, and spraying on its own doesn't reach the place where it nests.

Signs and treatment

Signs you have cockroaches:

  • Small light-brown cockroaches near the sink or the cooker
  • Black specks like ground coffee in drawers and behind the fridge
  • You see them during the day, which means their numbers have grown

How we deal with it:

We put gel in cupboard hinges, behind appliances and next to drain openings. Cockroaches eat it and go back to the nest, where it affects the others as well, so it reaches places spray can't. And with gel you don't need to empty the kitchen or cover your food.

One visit plus a follow-up

Ask about cockroaches Details: Cockroach control
Rat, mouse and rodent control

Rat, mouse and rodent control

A small mouse can squeeze through a gap the size of a fingertip. The fix is closing the way it gets in, not just putting down poison.

Signs and treatment

Signs you have rats and mice:

  • Scratching in the ceiling or behind the wardrobe at night
  • Small black droppings, like grains of rice, in cupboards or along the walls
  • Torn food bags, or chewed cables and hoses

How we deal with it:

We go round the property and find where the rodents are getting in. We put down bait stations locked with a key, so children and cats can't get to them, and we seal the gaps. After that there's a follow-up visit to remove the stations and make sure there's no more activity.

One visit plus follow-ups until the activity stops

Ask about rats and mice Details: Rodent control
Ant control

Ant control

Ants walking in a single line are heading back to the queen. If you only kill the ones you can see, they'll be back in a few days.

Signs and treatment

Signs you have ants:

  • Lines of ants on the worktop or around sugar and honey
  • Fine dust next to cracks in the walls or floor tiles
  • Flying ants at the start of summer

How we deal with it:

We follow the ant trail to the crack it comes out of and put down slow-acting baits. The ants carry them to the nest and they reach the queen, which is what clears the whole colony, not just the ants you can see.

One visit; follow-ups depend on the size of the colony

Ask about ants Details: Ant control
Tick control

Tick control

Ticks hide in cracks in the walls and around where dogs and cats sleep, and they can go months without feeding.

Signs and treatment

Signs you have ticks:

  • Ticks attached to your cat's or dog's skin, especially around the ears
  • Small brown specks moving on the walls or floor tiles
  • Your pet scratching a lot, or red skin where it was bitten

How we deal with it:

We spray the cracks and the areas around your pets' spaces, plus the garden if you have one. We also agree with you that your pet gets its own treatment from the vet in the same week, so it doesn't bring ticks back in.

One visit plus a follow-up

Ask about ticks Details: Tick control
Mosquito control

Mosquito control

Mosquitoes breed in any standing water: a plant saucer, a leaking air conditioner or an uncovered drain.

Signs and treatment

Signs you have mosquitoes:

  • Buzzing and bites at night, even with the windows shut
  • Small larvae wriggling in standing water
  • Mosquitoes gathering in dark, damp corners

How we deal with it:

We look for breeding spots inside and around your home and treat them, then spray the places where mosquitoes rest. If you have a garden, a basement or a swimming pool, we treat the stagnant water there too.

One visit; in summer, regular follow-ups are an option

Ask about mosquitoes Details: Mosquito control
Wood borer and termite control

Wood borer and termite control

Wood borers eat furniture from the inside. All you see on the outside is a small hole with fine wood dust underneath.

Signs and treatment

Signs you have wood borers:

  • Small round holes in the wood
  • Fine sawdust under a chair or wardrobe
  • Wood that sounds hollow when you knock on it

How we deal with it:

We inject the treatment into the holes so it reaches the tunnels inside the wood, then spray the surface. With valuable or antique furniture, we inspect it first and tell you whether it can be treated where it is.

Depends on how bad the infestation is and how many pieces are affected

Ask about wood borers Details: Termites & wood borers
Flea control

Flea control

Fleas lay their eggs in carpets and sofas, and those eggs don't die from a single spray.

Signs and treatment

Signs you have fleas:

  • Small bites clustered around the ankles
  • Tiny black specks in your cat's or dog's fur
  • Small insects jumping when you walk on the carpet

How we deal with it:

We spray carpets, sofas and the places where pets sleep with a product that stops the eggs developing. We'll also ask you to vacuum before the visit, because the vibration makes the eggs hatch and exposes them to the treatment.

Usually two visits

Ask about fleas Details: Flea treatment

Full pest control package (all pests)

Seeing more than one kind of pest? Moving into a new flat? Running a restaurant or a warehouse? One plan for all of it.

A full inspection of the property, then a written plan listing each pest, how it will be treated and the visit dates. For companies and restaurants: a regular maintenance contract and a report after every visit.

This package suits you if:

  • You're seeing more than one kind of pest in the same place
  • A new flat, or one that's been shut up for a long time
  • A restaurant, warehouse or company that needs a follow-up schedule and reports
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Full package and business contracts

Not sure what this insect is?

Take a photo and send it on WhatsApp. We will tell you what it is and whether it needs treatment, free and with no obligation.

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So what happens from your first call to a pest-free home?

The Formax method

5 steps from the first call to a pest-free home

No surprises. You know every step before it happens, you know the price before we start, and the guarantee is in your hand, in writing.

Take the first step or send a WhatsApp

  1. Call us or send a WhatsApp

    Tell us what you've got and where. If you can, take a photo of the insect and send it over. We'll tell you what it is and the best time for a visit.

    Minutes You: One call or message. You don't need to know what the insect is called.

  2. Inspection and finding the source

    The technician goes round the property looking for where the pests are coming from, not just the ones you can see. That's the difference between a spray they come back after and a treatment that actually gets rid of them.

    The first part of the visit You: Show the technician where you've seen the pests.

  3. A plan and a clear price before we start

    You'll know what we're going to do, how many visits it takes and the final price. That price doesn't go up once we've started.

    Before the work starts You: Say yes, or ask as many questions as you like.

  4. The right treatment for each pest

    Gel for cockroaches, baits for ants and rodents, spraying for bed bugs and fleas, and injection for wood borers. The technician arrives in uniform with the equipment, and before the visit we send you a WhatsApp message on how to get ready.

    From one hour to a few hours, depending on the size of the place You: Follow the instructions we send you (they're short and clear).

  5. Follow-up and a written guarantee

    We call you after the visit to check how things are, and you keep the guarantee on paper. If the pests come back during the guarantee period, we come again free of charge.

    For the whole guarantee period You: Relax. If anything comes up, one message is enough.
Sounds good. But what does a visit actually look like?

Inside a visit

See a visit for yourself

Real stills from Formax visits in the kitchen, by the pool and in the garden. No stock photos from the internet.

The team with the homeowners in the kitchen. 1 With the homeowners
The team with the homeowners in the kitchen.
The technician treating the kitchen with a fogging sprayer. 2 Treatment
The technician treating the kitchen with a fogging sprayer.
These photos are stills from the visit videos themselves Watch the full videos
So what makes Formax different from any other spraying company?

Why Formax?

What is the difference between a proper pest control company and a quick spray?

Compare for yourself before you choose. This table covers the same questions you should ask any company before letting it into your home.

Comparison Formax Typical spraying Supermarket spray
Inspection to find the source Formax: Yes Typical spraying: Sometimes Supermarket spray: No
Plan and final price before we start Formax: Yes Typical spraying: Not always Supermarket spray: No
A different method per pest (gel, baits, injection) Formax: Yes Typical spraying: Spray for everything Supermarket spray: No
Reaches eggs and nests Formax: Yes Typical spraying: Partly Supermarket spray: No
Baits in locked stations (child safety) Formax: Yes Typical spraying: Depends on the company Supermarket spray: No
5-year written guarantee Formax: Yes Typical spraying: Verbal only Supermarket spray: No
24/7 service Formax: Yes Typical spraying: Fixed hours Supermarket spray: No
Follow-up after the visit Formax: Yes Typical spraying: No Supermarket spray: No
And the most important question in a home with children: is it safe?
Illustrative photo of a mother and her daughter with their cat in a living room
Family first The plan is adapted to who lives at home

Safety

Safe for your children and pets

The first question we hear is: “There are children at home, is it OK?” The answer is yes, with clear conditions we explain before we start, not after.

  • The right product for the pest

    We do not spray the same product everywhere. Gel inside cracks in the kitchen, baits for rodents, and spraying only for the pests that actually need it.

  • Baits in locked stations

    Rodent baits go inside stations locked with a key. A child’s hand or a cat’s mouth cannot reach them.

  • A clear time to return

    Your technician tells you exactly when you can go back in and how long to air the rooms, based on the product used.

  • Written instructions

    Before and after the visit we send you on WhatsApp what to do and what to avoid, so nothing is forgotten.

A newborn at home, someone pregnant, or someone with a respiratory allergy?

Tell us before the visit and we will adjust the product and the timing accordingly.

Tell us on WhatsApp
OK, so how much will it cost?

Prices

How much will it cost?

Honestly, nobody can give you an accurate price without knowing 4 things. Send us these details on WhatsApp and we will reply with an initial price.

01

Type of pest

Bed bugs need two visits, cockroaches need gel and follow-up, rodents need bait stations. Each pest has its own work.

02

Size of the place

A 90 m² flat is not a villa with a garden. The price follows the area that needs treatment.

03

How bad it is

If it has only just started, there is less work. If it has spread to several rooms, the plan grows.

04

Type of property

A home is not a restaurant or a warehouse. Commercial sites have periodic contracts with different pricing.

Send the type of pest (or a photo), the place and its approximate size, and we will reply with an initial price. The final price is confirmed after the inspection and before we start.

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And do you cover my area?

Service areas

We come to you in any governorate in Egypt

The Formax team covers all 27 governorates, from Alexandria to Aswan, 24 hours a day, every day. Call and tell us where you are, and we will give you the earliest appointment.

CairoAlexandriaMatrouhArishSharm El SheikhHurghadaAsyutLuxorAswanNew ValleySiwa

Greater Cairo

  • Cairo
  • Giza
  • Qalyubia

Alexandria and the coast

  • Alexandria
  • Beheira
  • Matrouh

The Delta

  • Dakahlia
  • Sharqia
  • Gharbia
  • Monufia
  • Kafr El Sheikh
  • Damietta

Canal and Sinai

  • Port Said
  • Ismailia
  • Suez
  • North Sinai
  • South Sinai

Upper Egypt

  • Faiyum
  • Beni Suef
  • Minya
  • Asyut
  • Sohag
  • Qena
  • Luxor
  • Aswan
  • New Valley

Red Sea

  • Red Sea

Any governorate, any time: 24 hours · 7 days a week

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And if the pest comes back?

A 5-year guarantee in writing, not just words

A 5-year guarantee on the service, written on a certificate you receive at the end of the visit. If the pest comes back at any point during that period, one WhatsApp message and we come back.

  1. 1 The guarantee is written on a certificate you receive with the invoice, stating the pest and the guarantee period.
  2. 2 If the pest comes back within the guarantee period, the follow-up visit is free, no arguments.
  3. 3 The guarantee stays valid as long as you follow the technician’s after-treatment instructions (we send them to you in writing on WhatsApp).
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Read the full guarantee terms

Frequently asked questions

Questions about pest control before you call

How much does it cost to treat a flat for pests?

The price of treating a flat depends on four things: the type of pest, the size of the place, how bad the infestation is and how many visits it needs. That's why we give you the final price after you send us the details on WhatsApp or after the inspection, and that price doesn't go up once we start work.

The quickest way: send a photo of the insect and the rough size of the flat, and we'll reply with an initial price.

Are the pesticides safe for children and pets?

We use products that are registered and approved for use in homes, and we choose the method to suit the place. In the kitchen, for example, we put gel inside cracks instead of spraying into the air, and rodent baits go in stations locked with a key. The technician tells you exactly how far children and pets should stay away and when they can come back.

If anyone at home has a respiratory allergy or is pregnant, tell us before the visit and we'll adjust the plan.

Do I need to leave home during the treatment? How long before I can come back?

It depends on the type of treatment. With gel and baits you don't need to leave at all, while spraying for bed bugs and fleas means going out for a few hours, then coming back to open the windows and air the place. The technician tells you the exact time during the visit, based on the product used.

How many visits does it take to get rid of bed bugs?

In most cases, two visits about two weeks apart. Bed bug eggs are protected and aren't affected by spraying the way the bugs themselves are, so the second visit catches whatever has hatched before it grows up and lays eggs again. Large infestations or hotels may need more follow-up, and you'll be told that from the start.

Is there a guarantee? How long does it last?

Yes, the service comes with a 5-year guarantee, written on a paper you receive at the end of the visit showing the type of pest and the period. If the pest comes back within the guarantee period, we come again at no cost, as long as you follow the after-treatment instructions we send you in writing on WhatsApp. The full terms are written on the guarantee paper itself.

Which governorates do you work in?

We work in all 27 governorates of Egypt, from Alexandria and Matrouh in the north down to Aswan and the New Valley in the south, as well as the Canal cities, Sinai and the Red Sea. Call or send a WhatsApp telling us which governorate you're in, and we'll give you the earliest available appointment.

What's the difference between your treatment and the spray I buy at the supermarket?

Supermarket spray kills the insects it touches, but it doesn't reach the nest or the eggs. We start by finding the source of the infestation, then choose the product and method that will reach it: gel, baits, spraying or injection. You also get a guarantee, so if the pests come back, so do we.

What should I do before the technician arrives?

It depends on the pest, and we send you instructions on WhatsApp before the visit. In general: put away any uncovered food, empty the drawers around the affected area, and if it's bed bugs, wash the sheets in hot water. If you have a pet or a fish tank, let us know.

Do you work with companies, restaurants and warehouses?

Yes. For restaurants, warehouses, offices and hotels we offer a regular maintenance contract: visits on fixed dates and a written report after each visit listing the products used and any notes, which helps with inspections by the regulatory authorities. Visits can be scheduled after working hours so nobody's work is interrupted.

When do you work? Can a technician come today?

We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can call or send a WhatsApp at any time, even at night and on holidays. In most cases we can book a visit for the same day or the next day, depending on your governorate and the technicians' schedule, and we'll tell you the earliest available slot straight away.

I don't know what insect I've got. What should I do?

Take a photo of it, even if it's not very clear, and send it on WhatsApp. We'll tell you what it is, whether it's harmful, and whether it needs treatment or something simple you can do yourself. There's no obligation.

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Make today the last day you see a pest at home

One call or one message, any time. We handle the rest: inspection, a plan, a clear price and a 5-year written guarantee.

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  • We cover every governorate in Egypt
  • 5-year written guarantee
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