Practical pest control guides for Indian homes
Deep, honest guides on the pests that actually cause problems in Indian homes — written by the CleanBuddy team. No fluff, no scare tactics, no jargon.
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Termites
10 Signs You Have Termites (and What to Do Next)
Termites cause more damage to Indian homes than fires and floods combined — and they do it silently. Here are the 10 signs most homeowners miss until it's too late.
Cockroaches
Why Cockroaches Keep Coming Back — Even After Spraying
If you've bought three cans of cockroach spray this year and the problem is still there, you're not doing anything wrong — the product is. Here's what's really going on.
General Pest Control
DIY vs Professional Pest Control: An Honest Comparison
Not every pest problem needs a professional. But some absolutely do — and knowing which is which saves you time, money, and long-term damage.
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Cockroaches
Kitchen and bathroom cockroach behaviour, prevention, and why treatments fail.
2 articles
Termites
Subterranean termites in Indian homes — early signs, damage patterns, treatment methods.
1 article
Bed Bugs
Identify, prevent and treat bed bug infestations in Indian homes, hotels and PGs.
1 article
Rodents
Rats and mice — biology, damage, food-safety risk, and how to keep them out.
1 article
Mosquitoes
Dengue, chikungunya and malaria risk in Indian cities — control at home, society and office.
1 article
Ants
Ant biology, why sprays fail, and how to break the trail long-term.
1 article
General Pest Control
Frequency, safety, cost, DIY vs professional — everything else about pest control in India.
3 articles
Latest articles
Ants
Why Ants Enter Your Home (and How to Make Them Leave)
Ant trails are frustrating precisely because they seem to reappear the day after you wipe them off. Here's why — and how to actually make them leave.
Mosquitoes
Mosquito Control at Home & Society — What Actually Works
Municipal fogging is not enough. Coils and sprays are short-term. This guide breaks down what actually reduces mosquito populations in Indian settings — home, society and office.
Rodents
The Rodent Prevention Checklist for Indian Homes
Rats and mice cause billions of rupees in property damage across India every year — chewed wires, contaminated food, damaged furniture. This checklist keeps them out.
Bed Bugs
How to Spot Bed Bugs Early
Bed bugs are one of the hardest pests to control once they're established — because for the first month or two, most people don't realise they have them. Here's how to spot them early.
Cockroaches
The Kitchen Pest Prevention Guide
The kitchen is where 90% of household pest problems start. Twelve simple habits keep the vast majority of those problems out.
General Pest Control
How Often Should Pest Control Be Done?
There is no single right answer, but there are clear rules by pest, by home size and by city. Here's the frequency guide most Indian homes actually need.
General Pest Control
The Monsoon Pest Playbook for Indian Homes
Every Indian monsoon brings the same pest problems: cockroaches indoors, mosquitoes everywhere, termite alates on the windowsill, ants on the counter. Here's why, and what to do about it.
General Pest Control
DIY vs Professional Pest Control: An Honest Comparison
Not every pest problem needs a professional. But some absolutely do — and knowing which is which saves you time, money, and long-term damage.
Cockroaches
Why Cockroaches Keep Coming Back — Even After Spraying
If you've bought three cans of cockroach spray this year and the problem is still there, you're not doing anything wrong — the product is. Here's what's really going on.
Termites
10 Signs You Have Termites (and What to Do Next)
Termites cause more damage to Indian homes than fires and floods combined — and they do it silently. Here are the 10 signs most homeowners miss until it's too late.
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