The pest control industry in India has evolved significantly over the past few decades. If we go back to the 1960s, pest control was almost nonexistent. Only a handful of people or companies understood the concept, and pest management was largely ignored.
However, with rapid urbanization, changing lifestyles, and dense residential living, pest problems have grown drastically. Today, pests like cockroaches, bed bugs, rodents, mosquitoes, termites, and birds have become a serious concern for public health and property safety.
The Indian pest control industry is now valued at ₹4,000+ crore, yet public awareness about safe and professional pest control remains alarmingly low.
The Awareness Gap: A Serious Concern
Despite the growth of the industry, most customers still do not know:
- What chemicals are being used
- Whether they are safe
- How treatments should be carried out
- What precautions are required before and after service
When a technician enters your home, you are allowing someone into your private living space to apply chemicals—often without knowing what those chemicals are or how toxic they can be if misused.
For example, many people are familiar with cockroach gel treatments used in kitchen cabinets. These gels commonly contain Fipronil (0.05%). While the concentration is low, it is still a synthetic chemical, not a “green” or organic product.
This is why pest control must always be handled professionally and responsibly.
When Pest Control Goes Wrong: A Real-Life Tragedy
Improper pest control can be fatal.
In a widely reported incident (August 2022), a landlord attempted to control a cockroach infestation by purchasing chemicals online and spraying them without proper knowledge or precautions. The tenant family returned home earlier than expected.
Within hours:
- A child developed severe respiratory distress
- Parents were hospitalized
- Tragically, the child did not survive
- Police investigations later confirmed the death was caused by unsafe pest control chemicals.
👉 Pest control exists to protect life and property — not to endanger it.
Common Urban Pests and Their Risks
1. Cockroaches
- Spread bacteria and allergens
- Contaminate food
- Thrive in kitchens, drains, and cabinets
2. Mosquitoes
- Cause dengue, malaria, chikungunya
- Major public health threat
- Breed in stagnant water
3. Rodents (Rats & Mice)
- Spread leptospirosis, plague, salmonella
- Damage electrical wiring and structures
- Extremely intelligent and cautious pests
4. Termites
- Silent destroyers of property
- Feed on wood, paper, fabric
- Cause massive structural damage
5. Bed Bugs
- Spread rapidly through travel
- Cause sleeplessness and skin reactions
- Extremely difficult to eliminate without expertise
6. Flies
- Major risk in food industries
- Carry bacteria from drains to food surfaces
7. Birds (Pigeons)
- Droppings cause respiratory and asthmatic issues
- Major problem in urban balconies and buildings
- Professional Pest Control Methods Explained
Cockroach Control - Residual spray treatments
- Gel baiting (modern, no need to empty kitchens)
- Cascading effect kills entire colonies
- Mosquito Control
- Larvicide treatment (most effective, least used)
- Fogging for adult mosquitoes
- Indoor residual spraying
- Rodent Control
- External burrow baiting
- Internal glue boards and bait stations
- No random poison usage
- Termite Control
Pre-Construction Treatment - Soil treatment in multiple stages
- Chemical barrier creation
- Long-term protection
- Post-Construction Treatment
- Drilling and chemical injection
- Internal and external barrier creation
- Warranty-based service
- Bird Control
- UV-resistant HDPE bird netting
- Stainless steel frameworks
- Bird spikes for ledges and parapets
- Bed Bug Control
- Requires minimum two treatments
- 15-day life cycle based approach
- Steam alone kills adults, not eggs
- No genuine long-term guarantee possible
⚠️ Any company claiming “one-time permanent bed bug solution” is misleading customers.
The Truth About “Cheap Pest Control”
If a professional service costs ₹1200–₹1500 for a 3BHK and someone offers the same service for ₹400–₹500, something is wrong.
Costs include:
- Technician wages
- Transport
- Equipment
- Quality chemicals
👉 The only place to cut costs is chemical quality or dosage, which can be dangerous.
Very cheap pest control often means compromised safety.
Apartment Living: Why Individual Treatment Is Not Enough
In apartments:
- Pests breed in common areas
- Drains and chambers are shared
- Neighbor negligence affects everyone
✔ Best solution: Complete apartment-level pest control
✔ Economies of scale = better pricing
✔ More effective long-term control
Simple Preventive Tips Every Home Should Follow
- Use closed-lid dustbins
- Wipe kitchen slabs daily
- Clean food spills immediately
- Avoid open food storage
- Maintain cleanliness consistently
- Even the best chemicals won’t work if hygiene is ignored.
- Why Choose Imperial Pest Control – Udupi
- At Imperial Pest Control, we believe:
- Safety comes before sales
- Transparency builds trust
- Knowledge saves lives
✔ Licensed & trained technicians
✔ Government-approved chemicals
✔ Proper dosage & safety protocols
✔ Residential & commercial expertise
✔ Honest advice — no false guarantees
Contact Imperial Pest Control – Udupi
If you’re looking for professional, safe, and reliable pest control in Udupi, we’re here to help.
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