Cockroach control in Mumbai: signs, causes and treatment
Cockroaches are the most common household pest in Mumbai. They hide in warm, damp gaps in kitchens and bathrooms and come out at night.
- Most kitchen infestations are the small German cockroach.
- One egg case can release dozens of young, so numbers grow fast.
- Gel bait plus crack treatment works better than repeated sprays.
Signs to look for
- Live cockroaches when you switch on the kitchen light at night.
- Droppings like ground pepper in drawers, cabinet corners and behind appliances.
- Brown egg cases in hinges, gaps and under sinks.
- A musty smell in closed cupboards.
Why they come — and why it matters
- Food crumbs, grease and water from leaking taps or sinks.
- Gaps around pipes, ducts and cabinets that connect flats in a building.
- Cockroaches can contaminate food and surfaces, and their droppings and shed skins can trigger allergies.
What you can do at home
- Wipe the kitchen platform and stove area every night; do not leave dishes overnight.
- Store food and pet food in closed containers.
- Fix dripping taps and keep the sink area dry.
- Seal gaps around pipes and cabinet backs.
- Empty kitchen bins daily and keep them covered.
When to call a professional
- You see cockroaches during the day — usually a sign of a large population.
- Sprays from the shop stopped working or they come back within weeks.
- You have just moved in, or are getting ready for a festival or guests.
How Pestofy treats it
Our technician inspects the kitchen, bathrooms and utility area, then places gel bait at hiding spots, treats cracks and crevices with a spray formulation, and fills cracks where cockroaches shelter. Ants are covered at no extra cost. Our formulations are odourless, and most plans include a follow-up session to catch the next generation.
Seeing cockroaches at home in Mumbai or Thane?
Which cockroach plan do you need?
- Kitchen Rescue (Spot): 1 session, kitchen only. For a few cockroaches seen only in the kitchen. From ₹1,499 + GST.
- Eliminate: 2 sessions across the full home, with a 90-day warranty. For regular sightings in the kitchen and bathrooms, or cockroaches breeding inside cabinets. From ₹2,999 + GST.
- Shield (Annual Plan): 4 visits a year, every quarter, with an ongoing warranty. For older buildings where cockroaches keep coming back through shared drains. From ₹4,999 + GST.
Cockroach control cost in Mumbai and Thane
Prices are fixed by plan and home size and shown before you book. Cockroach & Ant Control starts at ₹1,499. 18% GST is added at checkout. Pay online when you book, or after the service by UPI, cash or card.
Ant control is included at no extra cost with every cockroach plan.
Where we treat cockroach problems
We cover 149 pincodes across Mumbai and Thane. Local pages: pest control in Andheri, Goregaon, Kandivali and Thane. Not sure if we reach you? Check your pincode on the homepage.
Common questions
Why do I still see cockroaches after treatment?
For a few days after treatment, cockroaches come out of hiding as the treatment works. Activity should drop clearly within one to two weeks. If it doesn't, our Service Guarantee covers a free re-service.
Do I need to empty my kitchen?
Clear the kitchen platform and the area under the sink, and pack away open food and utensils. Your technician will tell you if anything else needs moving.
Why do cockroaches come back after I spray?
Store-bought sprays kill the adults they touch but miss the eggs, which sit inside protective cases in hinges, appliance motors and drain lines. A gel and spray treatment with crack filling, plus a second session to catch newly hatched cockroaches, breaks the cycle.
Are ants covered in cockroach treatment?
Yes. Ant control is included at no extra cost with every cockroach plan.