Mosquito control in Mumbai: breeding spots, risks and treatment
Mosquitoes breed in standing water, and Mumbai's monsoon gives them plenty of it. Some species spread dengue, malaria and chikungunya.
- The mosquito that spreads dengue breeds in clean, still water around homes.
- Removing breeding spots every week is the single most effective step.
- Professional treatment targets breeding and resting spots together.
Signs to look for
- Many mosquitoes indoors in the evening or early morning.
- Larvae (small wriggling 'worms') in flower pots, trays, buckets or water tanks.
- Bites in the daytime — a sign of the species linked with dengue.
Why they come — and why it matters
- Stagnant water in pots, AC and fridge trays, coolers, tyres, construction sites and blocked drains.
- Dense plants and dark corners give them resting spots.
- Mosquito-borne diseases rise every year during and after the monsoon.
What you can do at home
- Once a week, empty and scrub flower-pot trays, buckets, coolers and pet bowls.
- Cover water tanks and storage drums tightly.
- Clear blocked drains and gutters on the balcony.
- Use window mesh and nets, especially for children and elderly family members.
When to call a professional
- Mosquitoes persist despite removing water at home.
- There's a construction site or standing water nearby.
- Your society wants to treat common areas, gardens and drains together.
How Pestofy treats it
We inspect for breeding points, treat water-collection points and drains, and spray resting areas such as balconies, under furniture and plants. For buildings, treating common areas and drains together gives the best result.
Seeing mosquitoes at home in Mumbai or Thane?
Which mosquito plan do you need?
- Spot Treatment (per room): Larviciding, adulticiding and source reduction in one room. For a quick fix in a bedroom or balcony area. From ₹1,299 + GST.
- Intensive Treatment (full property): 2 sessions across the whole home, with a 45-day re-visit guarantee. For mosquitoes in several rooms or a nearby breeding source. From ₹2,499 + GST.
- Annual Plan (full property): 6 visits a year, every two months, with a 45-day re-visit guarantee. For homes and societies near gardens, creeks or construction sites. From ₹5,499 + GST.
Mosquito control cost in Mumbai and Thane
Prices are fixed by plan and home size and shown before you book. Mosquito Control starts at ₹1,299. 18% GST is added at checkout. Pay online when you book, or after the service by UPI, cash or card.
Where we treat mosquito 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
When is mosquito season in Mumbai?
Breeding peaks during the monsoon, roughly June to September, and the weeks right after, when water collects in pots, trays, terraces and construction sites.
Can mosquito treatment prevent dengue?
No treatment can promise that. Removing breeding spots and treating resting areas cuts mosquito numbers around your home. The mosquitoes that spread dengue breed in clean standing water, such as flower-pot trays and fridge drip trays.