The monsoon season brings with itself increased pest activity due to warm and humid conditions. Some pests that live in underground nests like rats, snakes, ants, etc. run for cover when heavy rains flood their habitats.
- Ants, Mice, Rats, Snakes, etc., enter houses looking for shelter.
- Termites, Cockroaches, Mosquitoes, Ticks and Fleas thrive in warm, humid weather so they breed much quicker during rainy periods.
- Mosquitoes need standing water to lay their eggs. Puddles, flower pots, birdbaths, stray discarded tires and clogged gutters make great spots for them to breed.
- Dengue: Caused by viruses transmitted by mosquitoes
- Common Symptoms – High fever, skin rashes, headache, muscle pain, joint pain and pain behind the eyes
- Chikungunya: Caused by viruses transmitted by mosquitoes
- Common Symptoms – Fever, chills, headache, body ache, skin rash and joint pains
- Malaria: Mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite
- Common Symptoms – Fever (high grade), chills & rigours, headache and body ache
- Cholera: Acute diarrhoeal infection spread by food infested by cockroaches
- Common Symptoms – Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and dehydration
- Leptospirosis: Also known as Weil’s disease. It is a bacterial infection that spreads through direct or indirect contact with rat urine via water, soil or food contaminated with their urine.
- Common Symptoms – High fever, headache, bleeding, muscle pain, chills, red eyes and vomiting are some symptoms
- Fungal infections can also be caused by seepage & increased humidity in the monsoons
For protecting your homes from these disease-causing pests, contact us
You can prevent the dangers associated with monsoon pests by taking a few precautions such as:
- Keep your homes and societies clean. Any accumulation of water in and around your house will allow mosquitoes to breed
- Safeguard yourself and your children by screening doors & windows with wire mesh, wearing long-sleeved, protective clothing, using mosquito nets, etc.
- Safeguard yourself and your children by screening doors & windows with wire mesh, wearing long-sleeved, protective clothing, using mosquito nets, etc.
- Protect yourself against water-borne diseases. Ensure you boil water before use or use filtered water.
- Protect yourself against infectious diseases by wearing a mask & frequently washing hands with soap & water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
- Eat cooked food, wash & clean leafy vegetables, fruits to get rid of germs.
- Maintaining proper sanitary standards is essential as poor sanitation is another major cause for the spread of infections and diseases during monsoon including COVID 19.
The most common breeding area for pests are:
- False ceilings
- Garden
- Stagnant water in and around home
- Food storage areas like kitchen cabinets
- Waste disposal bins, room and areas
- Any warm, damp and hard to reach areas
- Clogged floor drains and drainage systems
- Water accumulation in pots, cans, vases, water collection trays, discarded items like- tyres, paper or plastic cups, coconut shells, etc.
Make sure you use insect repellents, disinfectants on a regular basis and take precautions to stay away from mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches and other monsoon pests. A timely pest control service during this season is the best thing you can choose.
The risk is greater in densely populated regions. Hence, it is recommended to regularly avail our pest control in Mumbai, pest control in Bangalore, pest control in Chennai, pest control in Delhi as prevention is better than cure. Rentokil PCI is present in more than 300 locations across India.
The tiniest of cracks and crevices may become hotspots for pests seeking a dryer climate. When is it time to call Rentokil PCI pest control experts?
- When you notice mosquitoes spreading significantly in your area and affecting your family
- When you see cockroaches, flies, rodents, termites and other pests in your complex or at home
Did you spot any monsoon pests yet? CALL US: 1800 212 212 5
OUR READY-TO-USE PRODUCTS
We have a full range of Do-it-yourself (DIY) products to protect you and your family from these disease-causing pests, especially for this monsoon.
For Flies
Crazy-Fly Trap – NEW
For Mosquitoes, Cockroaches and Flies
Pest Seal
For Cockroaches
Catch-A-Roach
For Rodents
Trubble Gum (Indoor Solution)
Roban Cake (Outdoor Solution)
For termites, ready to use products are only for prevention. You will need a professional pest control service for termite treatment. If you see Termites in your Home, click here immediately.
