Pest guide for Mumbai and Thane homes
Practical, no-nonsense guides to the pests Mumbai homes deal with most — how to spot them early, what you can do yourself, and when it's time to call us.
Mumbai pest calendar
| Season | What to watch for |
|---|---|
| Jun – Sep (monsoon) | Mosquitoes, flies and drain flies, termite swarmers after the first rains, cockroaches, rats |
| Oct – Nov (post-monsoon, festive) | Cockroaches during deep cleaning, rats, termite checks before festivals and new woodwork |
| Dec – Feb | Bed bugs from travel and guests, rodents |
| Mar – May (summer) | Cockroaches, ants, pigeons nesting on balconies and ledges |
When to call a professional
A few cockroaches or one rat can often be handled with good hygiene and by sealing gaps. Call a professional when you see pests in daylight, find droppings or damage in more than one room, spot termite mud tubes or hollow-sounding wood, or wake up with bites. These usually point to an established infestation that home remedies will not clear.
Pestofy covers 149 pincodes across Mumbai and Thane. Every treatment starts with an inspection, uses odourless formulations and is paid for after the service.
Getting ready for a treatment?
See what to do before and after your visit in our Scope of Service.
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