Rats and mice in the Mumbai region

Brown (Norway) rat: a burrowing rat that lives in drains, sewers and soil around buildings, and enters at ground level.
Roof (black) rat: an agile climber that runs along pipes and cables into lofts, false ceilings and upper floors.
Lesser bandicoot: a large burrowing rat common in Mumbai, often found in compounds, gardens and around garbage areas.
House mouse: small enough to enter through a gap the width of a pencil; common in offices, kitchens and stores.

Why rodents need prompt attention

Disease: rat urine in floodwater spreads leptospirosis, and Mumbai reports cases every monsoon. Rodents also contaminate food and surfaces.
Fire and damage: rats gnaw constantly and chew through electrical cables, data cabling and car wiring in parking areas.
Stock losses: in shops and warehouses, rodents damage stock and packaging.

Signs of rodents

Droppings, gnawed packaging or wires, dark grease marks along walls, burrows in the compound, and scratching in the false ceiling at night.

How we control rodents

Inspection. We find where rodents are living, how they are getting in and what is attracting them.
Bait stations outside. Locked, tamper-resistant bait stations go around the perimeter, the garbage area and drains. Children, pets and birds can't reach the bait.
Traps inside. Indoors, especially in food areas and false ceilings, traps are used rather than bait, so rodents don't die in places you can't reach.
Proofing. We show you, or seal, the gaps rodents use: around pipes and cables, under doors, and in drains and vents.
Monitoring. Follow-up visits check the stations, refill bait and track activity until it stops. Under an AMC, monitoring continues so a new problem is caught early.

What makes rodent control work

Bait alone doesn't solve a rodent problem if food and shelter remain. Keep garbage in closed bins, clear food spills, store stock and food off the floor in sealed containers, and trim plants that touch the building.

Rodent Control in Mumbai: common questions

How long does it take to get rid of rats?

Activity usually drops within one to three weeks, depending on how large the population is and how quickly entry points are sealed. Monitoring visits continue until activity stops.

Is rodent bait safe around children and pets?

Outdoor bait is kept in locked, tamper-resistant stations that children and pets can't open. Indoors we generally use traps.

Will there be a smell from dead rats?

Using traps indoors and bait stations outside reduces the risk of rodents dying in hidden spaces. If a smell does appear, tell us and we will help find the source.

Can you protect cars in our society parking from rats?

Yes. We treat the parking level and basement with bait stations along the walls and seal entry points from drains, which reduces damage to car wiring.

How much does rodent control cost?

It depends on the size of the property and the number of bait stations needed. We inspect first and give an itemised quote. For societies and businesses, an AMC with regular monitoring is usually the most cost-effective.

Rodent Control in Mumbai