How often should you do pest control at home in India?
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Short answer
Book general pest control for cockroaches and ants every three months, which is about as long as most services guarantee their treatment. Have the house inspected for termites once a year, because an anti-termite barrier wears off over a few years.
Cockroaches and ants keep coming back from drains and from the flats around you, so general treatment is something you repeat on a schedule. Termites are a separate problem on a separate schedule.
General pest control: every three months
A typical service is a spray for adult pests and a gel placed in kitchen corners, drains and cabinet hinges. It's often done in two visits about two weeks apart, so cockroaches that hatch after the first visit are caught too. Most services guarantee the result for around three months, which is where the quarterly rhythm comes from.
- Monsoon is the busiest season for pests, so don't skip the visit before it.
- Empty and wipe the kitchen cabinets before the visit, and keep food and utensils covered.
- Gel works slowly. A few more cockroaches for a day or two afterwards is normal.
Termites: an inspection every year
An anti-termite treatment leaves a chemical barrier in the soil or walls, and it doesn't last forever: post-construction treatments usually come with about five years of cover. A yearly inspection finds early signs before termites reach furniture and door frames.
- Mud tubes on walls, along the skirting or behind cupboards.
- Wood that sounds hollow or crumbles when pressed.
- Discarded wings near windows after the first rains.
Common questions
How often should pest control be done in an Indian home?
Every three months for cockroaches and ants, which matches the roughly three-month guarantee most services give. Add a termite inspection once a year. Homes near open drains or gardens may need general treatment more often.
Is pest control safe with children and pets at home?
Gel is placed in cracks and corners rather than sprayed in the open, which keeps exposure low. For a spray treatment, keep children and pets out of the treated rooms for as long as the technician tells you, and air the rooms before going back in.
How long does termite treatment last?
A post-construction treatment typically comes with about five years of cover, and some newer pre-construction treatments are guaranteed for ten. Either way, a yearly inspection is what tells you whether the barrier is still working.
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