Pest Control Blog
Expert guides, prevention tips, and pest control advice from the IPC team in Bangalore.
Ultrasonic Rat Repellers: Do They Work?
Plug-in ultrasonic repellers are sold as a quiet, chemical-free way to drive rats and mice out of the home.
Natural Rat Repellents: Peppermint Oil, Ammonia and Other Claims
Search for natural ways to repel rats, and you will find long lists: peppermint oil, ammonia, mothballs, chilli, garlic, onion, cloves.
Common Bed Bug Myths
The reality: Adult bed bugs are roughly apple-seed sized — genuinely visible without magnification, if you know where to look.
Rodenticide Safety at Home: Storage, Placement and Emergency Steps
Rodenticides, products used to kill rats and mice, are effective but hazardous.
Rat Poison Around Children: Storage and Safety Rules
Rat poison is designed to kill, and it can be just as dangerous to children and pets if swallowed.
Best Bait for Rat Traps (It Isn't Cheese)
Rats are cautious of new objects. Try leaving traps unset with bait for a few days to build familiarity, then set them.
Pest Control Near Lakes, Borewells and Water Sources: Environmental Care
Water sources need extra protection from pest.
Snap Traps vs Cage Traps: Which Works Better?
When you decide to trap rats or mice, the two main choices are snap traps, which kill quickly, and cage traps, which catch the animal alive.
Rat Glue Boards: Pros, Cons and Ethical Concerns
Glue boards, flat trays or sheets coated with strong adhesive, are cheap, easy to find and used in many homes to catch rats and mice.
Rodent Health Risks at Home: A Simple Prevention Routine
This guide is general information, not medical advice. If you are unwell, see a doctor.
Leptospirosis Prevention at Home During Monsoon
This guide is general health information, not medical advice. If you are unwell, see a doctor.
How to Keep Cockroaches Out of Your Apartment
Apartment living adds a genuine complication to cockroach prevention that standalone housing doesn't have: shared walls, shared drains.
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