Mumbai Monsoon and the Mosquito Menace

The onset of a beautiful Mumbai monsoon weather not only brings with it many joyful things to do, such as long drives, masala chai with friends, and rain dances with your kids, but many a times locks us indoors, practically putting our schedules on halt.

Just like we are at homes or offices most of the times, so are the dreadful pests of Mumbai, mainly the mosquitoes, flies, rodents, etc., who hide in our homes to protect themselves from the rains outside. The damp and warm indoor surroundings serve as highly favorable breeding conditions for these countless pests.

Mumbai being a populated and polluted city at an astonishing level makes itself even more vulnerable to pests’ invasion. The locals may have experienced higher pests’ problems in the over-crowded suburbs such as Borivali, Kandivali, Goregaon, Dahisar, Mahim, Dadar, etc. The pests’ population around these locations is mainly dominated by mosquitoes, which is statistically one of the top reasons for human death in India, due to fatal diseases that they cause such as malaria, dengue, zika, chikungunia, etc.  

Mosquitoes breed on stagnant water, which is why monsoon is the most favorable climate for them. During monsoons, muddy puddles, and collected water in pots, and abandoned containers, as well the garbage bins in around, makes excellent spots for mosquitoes to thrive and breed.

Here are some ways to keep mosquitoes at bay:

Eliminate breeding grounds:

  • Ensure area near drainage holes, kitchen sink, basin and bathroom are kept dry. 
  • Do not allow water stagnation in plant pots, or abandoned containers around the house area. 
  • Cover water filled containers and tanks with lids, 
  • Keep garbage bins dry and covered, and clear it every evening.  
  • Do not leave stagnant or standing water

Block Entry Points

  • Keep all entry ways, such as doors, windows, ventilation points, blocked after sunset. 
  • Almost every house these days installs mosquito mesh to eliminate their entry.

HOW TO GET RID OF MOSQUITOES

Statically, mosquitoes and monsoon are a deadly combination. All kind of pests in Mumbai around monsoon season are most active, so using a relevant over the counter products such as gels, sprays, traps, mosquito repellants, and many such ways can help keep a control over them. But one of the best ways to deal with Mosquitoes in Mumbai, or for that matter any pests before or during the arrival of monsoon, is to hire a professional Pest Control Agency in Mumbai. 

A licensed and experienced pest control company is well aware of vulnerabilities of mosquitoes. With thorough inspection they can identify breeding areas and provide you with your own customized pest control plan. So, don’t let misquotes take your health and spend it at doctors clinic, instead enjoy it to the fullest with friends and family.   

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