Mosquito Pest Control in Kharghar

Where Kharghar's mosquitoes come from

Two very different kinds of place have this problem. In Kharghar Gaon and Kopra Gaon the drains are open, so there is standing water close to every house. In the larger societies, the water is hidden: a sump in the basement, a tank with a loose lid, or a blocked terrace drain nobody has checked since the rains started.

Mosquitoes breed in very little water. Flower pot saucers, AC drip trays, the tray under a fridge and unused bathroom traps are all enough. If you are near the Central Park or Golf Course side, green space gives them a place to rest as well, so you may see more in the evening. We cannot treat a park, but most of the biting usually starts from water much closer to you.

When to book

Mosquitoes breed the most just before the rains, in April and May, and just after, in September and October. During the monsoon itself, every blocked drain becomes a new problem. So we suggest visits every month through the monsoon and every two months for the rest of the year. Societies can take a monsoon package instead of paying visit by visit.

Dengue, malaria and chikungunya are the illnesses people worry about most. If someone in your building has been diagnosed, follow the doctor's advice first and tell us when you call.

Things you can do at home

• Once a week, tip out flower pot saucers, buckets and AC trays and scrub them.
• Keep tank lids tight, and check that they still fit.
• Fit mesh on windows and balcony doors, mainly on the side facing a drain or park.
• Report a blocked common drain to your society instead of waiting for someone else to do it.

• How much does mosquito fogging cost in Kharghar?

  Mosquito control starts at ₹1,800. A flat costs less than a society with gardens, parking and tanks, so the price follows a look at the place. The check and the written quote are free, and a society can ask for a monsoon package in place of paying per visit.

• How many days does one fogging last?

  Fogging works at once, and the relief lasts about 15 to 30 days. Weather and the number of mosquitoes around your building make the difference. That is why we suggest a visit every month during the monsoon and every two months for the rest of the year.

• Can you do anything about the open drain outside my house?

  We can treat the water and tell you what we found, but we cannot rebuild the drain. In Kharghar Gaon and Kopra Gaon, that means treating on a schedule, fitting mesh and keeping your own containers empty. It brings the numbers down, though nobody can honestly promise you a home with no mosquitoes.

• Is fogging okay for children and pets?

  It can be, when done with care. The technician will tell you what to close and how long to keep children and pets out of the treated area. Cover food and aquarium tanks, and tell us about pets and anyone with a breathing problem when you book the visit.

• Can our Kharghar society book mosquito treatment for the whole year?

  Yes. A plan can cover common areas, gardens, parking, tanks and drains on a fixed schedule, with more visits in the monsoon. The committee gets one inspection and one written quote for the whole property, which is easier to approve than each flat booking on its own.

• How do I find the mosquito breeding spot in my flat?

  Look at flower pot saucers, AC trays, the tray under the fridge, stored buckets, unused bathroom traps and balcony drains. Even a little still water is enough. Scrub these once a week, because simply tipping the water out can leave the eggs stuck to the side.

• Someone in our building has dengue. How fast can you come?

  Follow the doctor's advice first, then call 80979 41077 and tell us it is urgent. We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and a technician reaches you in 30 minutes to 1 hour once a time is agreed. Along with fogging, we look for the breeding source, so that the same problem does not come straight back.

• I already use coils and machines. Do I still need this?

  Those only help while they are switched on, and the mosquitoes keep breeding wherever they were breeding before. If you are only bothered now and then, coils and mesh may be enough. If numbers stay high anyway, a walk around the building usually finds a source that can be fixed.

• Should I buy a fogging machine for my home?

  We do not sell them, and for most homes we would not bother. Fogging only deals with the adults flying around. Finding and treating the breeding water is what brings the numbers down, and that is usually better done with a technician who knows where to look and what to use.

• Which months are worst for mosquitoes in Navi Mumbai?

  Breeding is highest in April and May, just before the rains, and in September and October, just after. The rains in between bring plenty of standing water of their own. So book before the peak if you can, and keep visits going through the wet months.