Ticks Control in Powai

How ticks get into Powai homes

Most ticks arrive on a dog. Powai has a lot of pet owners and plenty of green walks, from the lake side to society gardens, and ticks wait in grass and shrubs for an animal to brush past. Once back home, they drop off and hide in cracks, skirting boards, door frames, curtain edges and the dog's bedding.

A female can lay a very large number of eggs in a hidden spot, which is why you can treat the dog, feel relieved, and find ticks again two weeks later. The animal and the home have to be dealt with together.

Before the technician arrives

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

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• How much does tick control cost in Powai?

  It starts at ₹1,600, covering the home along with any garden or pet area. The price depends on the size of the property and how widespread the problem is. The inspection and written quote are free, and the work carries a 1-year warranty with free follow-up visits.

• Do you remove ticks from my dog?

  No, because our treatment is for the home, garden and pet areas. Please ask your vet about anything to put on the animal, and try to schedule it close to our visit. Treating the dog and the home in the same week gives ticks far fewer places to survive.

• Is tick treatment safe for my dog and children?

  Yes. We use pet-safe and child-safe products made specifically for tick control, applied by trained technicians following safety protocols. Keep pets and children out of the treated rooms until the technician says they can return, and let us know in advance about any allergies or a pregnant pet.

• How long does tick treatment take to work?

  Results typically show within 24 to 48 hours, and complete elimination may take 1 to 2 weeks, with follow-up treatment as needed. You may still see a few ticks at first, because newly hatched ones keep emerging. Please tell us if they are still appearing after two weeks.

• Ticks keep coming back even after I treat my dog. Why?

  Eggs and young ticks are probably still hiding in the home or wherever your dog sleeps. They can also be picked up again on walks through grass and shrubs. Treating the home and speaking to your vet about ongoing protection for your dog usually breaks that cycle.

• Can ticks live in a high-rise flat without a garden?

  Yes. A dog can bring ticks up in the lift and into a flat on any floor, and they will hide in cracks, skirting and bedding. They can also survive in shared corridors or lobbies. A garden makes things easier for them, but it is not necessary.

• What diseases can ticks transmit?

  Ticks can transmit serious diseases, including Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis. If you or your pet develops a fever, rash or unusual tiredness after a bite, see a doctor or vet and mention the tick. Our work covers the home, and health advice should come from them.

• How do I get rid of ticks in the house fast?

  Treat the indoors and outdoors in the same visit, and have your vet treat the animal that same week. Before we arrive, wash pet bedding and vacuum along skirting boards. Results typically show within 24 to 48 hours, although complete elimination may take 1 to 2 weeks.

• How long does tick treatment last?

  We do not put a number of months on it, because a dog can bring new ticks in at any time. You get a 1-year warranty with 3 free follow-up visits a year, and anyone wanting cover through the year can choose quarterly treatments with monitoring.

• How can I stop ticks from coming back?

  Keep any garden trimmed and clear of leaf litter, treat pet sleeping areas, and check your dog after walks through grass or shrubs. Ask your vet about ongoing protection for the animal. Regular professional treatment during the tick season helps homes where the problem keeps coming back.