Termite control in Mumbai: signs, causes and treatment
Termites (often called white ants) eat wood and paper from the inside, so damage can stay hidden for a long time. In Mumbai, most home infestations come from subterranean termites that travel up through walls.
- Termites can damage furniture, door frames and cupboards before you notice.
- Mud tubes on walls are the clearest early sign.
- Post-construction treatment uses drill-fill-seal at wall–floor joints.
Signs to look for
- Pencil-thin mud tubes running up walls, skirting or door frames.
- Wood that sounds hollow when tapped, or paint that bubbles.
- Small piles of discarded wings near windows after the first monsoon rains.
- Damaged books, papers or cardboard in cupboards.
Why they come — and why it matters
- Termites live in soil and enter buildings through cracks, joints and expansion gaps.
- Damp walls and leaking pipes make conditions easier for them.
- Damage to built-in wardrobes, kitchens and door frames can be costly to repair.
What you can do at home
- Fix leaks and seepage quickly, especially near wooden fittings.
- Keep wooden furniture slightly away from damp walls.
- Don't store cardboard boxes or old papers against walls for long periods.
- Check cupboards and frames once a month for mud tubes.
When to call a professional
- You find mud tubes or hollow wood — termites rarely go away on their own.
- You are doing interiors or new woodwork and want to protect it.
- You are buying or moving into a flat and want it checked first.
How Pestofy treats it
We start with an inspection to find the entry and activity points. Treatment follows drill-fill-seal practice as per IS 6313 (Part 3) for existing buildings: small holes are drilled at the wall–floor junction and around affected woodwork, filled with termiticide and sealed. Our complete termite plan has 3 sessions, 7 days apart, and comes with a 5-year warranty, kept active with an annual inspection.
Seeing termites at home in Mumbai or Thane?
Which termite plan do you need?
- Spot Inspection + Surface Spray: 1 session for a small, visible patch of activity. No warranty, as it does not treat the colony in the walls. From ₹2,499 + GST.
- Termite Shield 5 (Complete): 3 sessions, 7 days apart: drill-fill-seal at the wall–floor junction as per IS 6313 (Part 3), plus wood injection. Comes with a 5-year warranty. From ₹5,499 + GST.
- Annual Inspection: 1 visit a year that checks for fresh activity and keeps the 5-year warranty active. From ₹2,499 + GST.
Termite control cost in Mumbai and Thane
Prices are fixed by plan and home size and shown before you book. Termite Control starts at ₹2,499. 18% GST is added at checkout. Pay online when you book, or after the service by UPI, cash or card.
Before the visit, keep about 1 ft clear along the walls being treated.
Where we treat termite 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
Is drilling messy?
Drill holes are small and are sealed after treatment. There is some noise and dust while drilling, which the technician cleans up.
Can I just spray the termites I see?
Spraying kills the termites you can see but not the colony in the walls or soil, so activity usually returns.
Do I need to move out during termite treatment?
No. Our treatments are odourless. Your technician explains the precautions for your treatment and tells you which furniture to move away from the walls before drilling starts.
How long does the complete termite treatment take?
The complete plan has 3 sessions, 7 days apart. Each session takes longer for bigger homes, so your technician confirms the time on the evening-before call.