Herbal pest control in Pune, and what it really means
Plenty of companies call any treatment "herbal" just because it doesn't smell. Here's exactly what we use, how it works, how long it lasts, and the two treatments where we don't use herbal products at all.
- What we use
- An odourless herbal gel made in Korea
- Smell
- None, the gel is odourless
- How long it works
- 4 to 5 months, if the gel isn't wiped away
- Starting price
- ₹999, confirmed after a free inspection
How the herbal gel works
- The technician places small dots of herbal gel in the cracks, hinges, corners and drain points where cockroaches hide and travel.
- A cockroach that feeds on the gel goes back to its hiding place, and the effect spreads to the other cockroaches there.
- Because it spreads from one to the next, it reaches cockroaches you never see, not just the ones that come out. That's why we treat around the pest's life cycle instead of only killing what's in front of you.
- Results build over the following days rather than in the first hour, and the gel keeps working for 4 to 5 months as long as it isn't cleaned off.
What's herbal, and what isn't
| Treatment | What we use | Herbal? |
|---|---|---|
| Cockroach Control | Odourless herbal gel | Yes |
| Bed Bug Control | Steam or herbal-spray treatment | Yes |
| Lizard Control | Herbal repellent | Yes |
| Mosquito Control | Herbal fogging and spraying | Yes |
| Termite Control | Drill, fill and seal: a chemical treatment injected at skirting level, then sealed with POP, with a warranty | No |
| Rat & Rodent Control | Bait and steel cage traps | No |
Mistakes to avoid
Expecting every cockroach to die instantly
Herbal gel isn't a knock-down spray. It works by spreading from one cockroach to the others in its hiding place, so give it a few days.
Cleaning the gel away
Don't wipe off the gel dots. Left in place, the gel keeps working for 4 to 5 months. Clean the rest of the kitchen as usual.
Thinking herbal means weak
Today's herbal gels are an advanced, effective technology. Odourless doesn't mean it isn't working.
Is it safe at home?
Only a small amount of gel is used, and it's placed where pests go, so it acts on the pests rather than on people. There's no need to leave home. Some families still prefer to keep someone, or a pet, away for a day for their own peace of mind, and that's fine. On the call we go through every concern you have and suggest what suits your home, and a technician inspects before any work starts.
Questions about herbal pest control
At Best Pest Care, herbal pest control mainly means an odourless herbal gel made in Korea, placed in the cracks, corners and drain points where cockroaches hide. Bed bugs, lizards and mosquitoes are treated with herbal sprays, repellent and fogging.
Yes. A cockroach that feeds on the gel carries the effect back to its hiding place and it spreads to the others, so it reaches the ones you never see. Results build over a few days rather than instantly.
Around 4 to 5 months, as long as the gel dots aren't cleaned away.
No. Our herbal treatments leave no chemical odor, so you can walk back into treated rooms right after the technician finishes.
Yes. Only a small amount of gel is used, placed where pests go, so it acts on the pests. There's no need for kids or pets to leave home, though some families prefer a day away for peace of mind. On the call we go through any concerns and suggest what suits your home.
Yes. We offer both herbal and chemical treatments, and you choose. On the call and during the free inspection we explain the options for your problem.
No. Termite treatment is drill, fill and seal: a chemical treatment injected at skirting level, with the holes sealed with POP afterwards. It comes with a warranty of 3 to 5 years, depending on the treatment.
No. Rats are controlled with bait and steel cage traps.
Herbal treatment for cockroaches, bed bugs, lizards and mosquitoes starts at ₹999. The exact price depends on your property size and how bad the problem is, and a technician confirms it during a free inspection, before any work starts.
Free inspection, and a price confirmed before any work starts. See the full price list, or how we started.