Rats and mice in Mumbai homes: signs, causes and control
Rats and mice come in looking for food and shelter, especially during the monsoon. They chew through wiring, pipes and stored goods, and can spread disease.
- Droppings, gnaw marks and scratching at night are the main signs.
- Blocking entry points matters as much as baiting.
- Rats are a known carrier of leptospirosis, which rises in Mumbai during the monsoon.
Signs to look for
- Droppings near food, along walls and behind appliances.
- Gnawed wires, pipes, food packets or doors.
- Scratching or running sounds in false ceilings and ducts at night.
- Dark grease marks along walls where they run.
Why they come — and why it matters
- Open food, garbage and pet food draw them in.
- Gaps around pipes, drains, AC ducts and doors let them enter.
- Chewed wiring is a fire risk, and their urine and droppings can spread disease.
What you can do at home
- Store food in hard, closed containers and clear garbage daily.
- Fit mesh on drain openings and seal gaps around pipes and ducts.
- Keep balconies, lofts and storage areas tidy so they have nowhere to nest.
- Don't touch droppings with bare hands — wear gloves and disinfect the area.
When to call a professional
- You see a rat inside, or find fresh droppings.
- You hear activity in the ceiling or ducts.
- You run a shop, restaurant or warehouse with stored goods.
How Pestofy treats it
We inspect entry points and runways, then use bait stations and/or traps placed where rodents travel, and advise you on sealing entry points. Follow-up visits check activity and replace bait as needed.
Seeing rats and mice at home in Mumbai or Thane?
Which rodent plan do you need?
- Spot: Inspection with snap traps and bait stations. For a rat or mouse you have seen once or twice. From ₹1,999 + GST.
- Eliminate: 2 sessions with a 60-day warranty. For regular droppings, gnawing or noises at night. From ₹2,999 + GST.
- Shield (Annual Plan): 4 visits a year, every quarter, with bait replenishment and an ongoing warranty. For ground-floor flats, shops and buildings near open land or nullahs. From ₹5,499 + GST.
Rodent control cost in Mumbai and Thane
Prices are fixed by plan and home size and shown before you book. Rodent Control starts at ₹1,999. 18% GST is added at checkout. Pay online when you book, or after the service by UPI, cash or card.
Sealing the gaps rats use to get in matters as much as trapping, so your technician points these out during the inspection.
Where we treat rodent 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
Will rats die inside my walls?
Bait and trap placement is planned to reduce this. If you notice a smell, tell us and we will help locate it.
Can I move the bait stations?
Please don't. They are placed on rodent runways, and moving them reduces results.
How do rats get into flats on higher floors?
They climb drain pipes and service ducts, and slip in through gaps around AC, gas and plumbing lines or through open windows near ledges.
What happens on the second visit?
Your technician checks the traps and bait stations, removes what has been caught and moves stations to where activity is still showing.