How Often Should You Do Pest Control?

Cockroaches and general pests: every 3 to 4 months

For most homes and apartments, a general treatment for cockroaches, ants and other crawling pests every 3 to 4 months keeps them under control. Cockroach eggs hatch in cycles, and a single treatment may not reach every hiding place, so regular follow-up treatments stop the colony from building up again. Many families choose a yearly contract that covers these visits.

Termites: once, then a yearly check

Anti-termite treatment is not done every few months. A post-construction treatment creates a chemical barrier that lasts for years, so the usual approach is one treatment followed by a yearly inspection to check for new mud tubes or damage. Our Ex-Termite™ treatment comes with a written warranty of 1 to 5 years, with free checkups and re-treatment of treated areas during that period. New buildings can be protected with pre-construction treatment at the foundation stage.

Rodents: until the problem is cleared, then as needed

Rat and bandicoot control is done in stages: bait stations and traps are checked and refilled until activity stops, and entry points are sealed. Homes usually need treatment only when there are signs of rats. Shops, restaurants and godowns, where food attracts rodents, benefit from regular monitoring.

Bedbugs: two visits, then only if they return

Bedbug treatment needs two visits a short time apart, because eggs can survive the first treatment. The second visit kills newly hatched bedbugs and breaks the cycle. After that, no regular treatment is needed unless bedbugs are brought in again, for example through luggage, second-hand furniture or guests.

Mosquitoes: monthly in the monsoon

Mosquitoes breed fastest in the rains, when water collects in pots, drains and open plots. Gated communities, villas with gardens and apartment complexes often schedule fogging every month during the monsoon and less often in the dry months.

Restaurants, hotels and offices: more often

Commercial kitchens, hotels, hospitals and food stores have more food, water and people moving in and out, so pests return faster. They usually need treatment and inspections every month, along with records that the premises are being looked after.

Signs you need pest control now

Do not wait for your next scheduled visit if you notice cockroaches during the day, droppings in drawers, mud tubes on walls, fine wood powder under furniture, scratching sounds at night or itchy bites in the morning. Treating early is easier, faster and cheaper than dealing with a large infestation.