Pest Control Blog

Expert guides, prevention tips, and pest control advice from the IPC team in Bangalore.

Flea & Tick Control

Ticks in Carpets and Curtains

Ticks that drop off a dog may crawl into carpets and curtains, where they hide, moult and lay eggs.

IPest Team
Flea & Tick Control

Ticks Hiding in Wall Cracks and Skirting

If ticks keep returning after you treat your dog, they may be living in the walls.

IPest Team
Flea & Tick Control

Ticks in Grass and Garden Areas: Keeping Yards Safer for Pets

Gardens, lawns and compound walls can harbour ticks, especially where long grass, leaf litter and stray animals are present.

IPest Team
Flea & Tick Control

Brown Dog Ticks: Identification and Life Cycle in Indian Homes

The brown dog tick is the tick most commonly found indoors in India, and unlike many ticks it can complete its whole life cycle in a home.

IPest Team
Flea & Tick Control

Tick Fever in Dogs: Signs Owners Should Not Ignore

Tick fever is a general name for diseases spread by ticks, such as ehrlichiosis and babesiosis, which are a known concern for dogs in India.

IPest Team
Flea & Tick Control

Ticks in Dogs' Ears and Paws: Hidden Spots to Check

Ticks like warm, sheltered, thin-skinned areas, which is why they are so often found in ears, between toes and in skin folds.

IPest Team
Flea & Tick Control

Ticks on Dogs: How to Find and Remove Them Safely

Ticks attach to dogs and feed on blood for days, and some carry disease, so finding and removing them promptly matters.

IPest Team
Flea & Tick Control

Flea and Tick Safety for Puppies and Kittens

Young animals are more sensitive to flea and tick products, and many are not licensed for very young pets.

IPest Team
Flea & Tick Control

Flea Control Around Cats: Why Some Products Are Dangerous

Cats process chemicals differently from dogs, and some flea products that are safe for dogs can seriously harm cats.

IPest Team
Flea & Tick Control

Diatomaceous Earth for Fleas and Ticks at Home: Safety and Limits

Diatomaceous earth is a fine powder sold as a natural pest remedy. It is widely mentioned for fleas and ticks, but it has limits and safety issues.

IPest Team
Flea & Tick Control

Home Remedies for Fleas: Salt, Lemon and Baking Soda Fact Check

Social media is full of cheap flea remedies. Some help a little, some do nothing and some are unsafe for pets.

IPest Team
Flea & Tick Control

Flea Shampoos for Pets: What They Can and Cannot Do

Flea shampoo gives a quick sense of progress because fleas wash off in the bath. But it is rarely enough on its own.

IPest Team

Ready to Get Rid of Pests?

Call us or WhatsApp now for a free inspection and same-day service across Bangalore.

WhatsApp