Ticks Pest Control in Bandra

Ticks come home from the walk

Bandra is full of dogs, and the dogs walk on Carter Road, along Bandstand, through the Pali Hill lanes and in the society gardens. Ticks wait in grass and on low plants for an animal to brush past, climb on, and ride home. Once in the flat they drop off and hide in cracks, along the skirting, in door frames, behind curtains and in the dog's bed.

A female tick lays a very large number of eggs in a hidden spot. That is why you can treat the dog, see no ticks for a fortnight, and then find them again. The dog and the home have to be dealt with in the same week.

Before the technician arrives

• Wash the dog's bedding in hot water and dry it fully.
• Vacuum along the skirting and under the furniture, then empty the vacuum outside the flat.
• Take the pets out of the rooms being treated, and ask the technician when they can come back in.
• Tell us if you have an aquarium, birds or other small animals at home.

Photos: Ticks Pest Control in Bandra

• What does tick treatment cost in Bandra?

  It starts at ₹1,600 for the home, including the balcony or garden, with a 1-year warranty. A Pali Hill villa with a garden costs more than a two-room flat, because the outside area is treated too. The inspection costs nothing, and you see the price on paper before any treatment begins.

• Do you treat the dog itself for ticks?

  No. Our treatment is for the home, the pet's corner, the balcony and the garden. Anything that goes on the dog or cat should come from your vet, and it works best in the same week as our visit, so the ticks on the animal and the ticks in the flat are dealt with together.

• Is the tick treatment safe for my dog and children?

  Yes. The products are pet-safe and child-safe and made for tick control, applied by a trained technician. Keep the pets and children out of the treated rooms until the technician says they can return. Tell us beforehand about allergies, a pregnant pet, an aquarium or birds in the home.

• How long before the ticks are gone?

  Fewer within 24 to 48 hours, and gone in 1 to 2 weeks. You may still see a few in the first days as newly hatched ticks come out and meet the treated surfaces. If they are still appearing after two weeks, call us, and the follow-up visit is free inside the warranty.

• Why do ticks come back after I treat my dog?

  Because the eggs and the young ticks are still in the flat, in the skirting, the door frames and the dog's bed, and the dog picks up new ones on every walk. Treating the home in the same week as the dog, and asking the vet about ongoing protection, is what breaks the cycle.

• Can ticks live in a flat with no garden?

  Yes. A dog brings them up in the lift and into a flat on any floor, and they hide in cracks, skirting, curtain edges and bedding. They can also survive in a shared corridor or the lobby. A garden makes it easier for them, but a high-floor BKC flat is not safe from them.

• What should I do before the tick technician comes?

  Wash the dog's bedding hot and dry it fully, vacuum along the skirting and under the furniture and empty the vacuum outside, and move the pets out of the rooms being treated. Tell us about an aquarium or birds. Book the vet for the dog in the same week if you can.

• Do dog walks on Carter Road bring ticks home?

  They can. Ticks wait in grass and low plants along the promenade, in the Pali Hill lanes and in society gardens, and climb onto a dog that brushes past. Check the dog's ears, neck and between the toes after each walk, and ask your vet about ongoing protection for the walking season.

• How many tick visits do I get in a year?

  The 1-year warranty includes 3 free follow-up visits a year, so if ticks come back you call and the technician returns at no cost. A home where the problem keeps returning, usually because the dog walks in grass every day, can take a quarterly plan with monitoring instead.

• Can ticks make people ill?

  Yes, ticks can pass on serious infections to people as well as to animals. If you or your pet gets a fever, a rash or unusual tiredness after a bite, see a doctor or a vet and mention the tick. Our work is the home and the garden, and the health advice should come from them.