Pest Control

[Smithaau]

Hi,

In independent homes, I have observed that there are chances of rat menace and cockroach menace. How can one get rid of these problems by incorporating some ideas during the construction stage itself? Any ideas? Or any implemented, working techniques? Please share

[jult]

Sewager line to be laid as per engineering strandras. Most of the bangalore houses faces same problem .

[khan]

There is also an anti-termite treatment that is done during construction time.
I think they do it 3 times till the site is complete. One before/after digging, one after laying the concrete for the foundation and one more, i dont remember .

When i last got the quote, it came roughly around 10 Rs per sqft of the area. Of course, i am not sure if that is how he also calculated. He wanted to look also at the foundation, as he does the treatment for the foundation digging also.

He initially gave a 2 year guarantee and later 7 year. I am not sure on what basis. But he again said that it cannot be guaranteed, if there are too many open sites nearby, it is always possible for the termites, (especially the ones which eat the door/window to come in) and eat your wardrobes. And he also does it later on after the construction around the house area by drilling and injecting something in the soil surrounding your house if needed.

[jult]

Basically the anti termite business is very tricky business. If you follow procedure the cost will go high. and level of stage various depending upon the sequence of work. So basically it doesn't work in mallard site and coordination between agency and execution is different. So there is always compromise on process. So it is not successful.

[Smithaau]

Thank you khan and jult. Termites is one set of problem. Other pests like cockroaches and rats is another menace. How can this be tackled during construction stage itself? It is usually observed that these gain entry through sewerage line. Now can something be done in sewerage lines or drains so that we avoid the problem?

[jult]

Basically it is due to leakage of foul gas from pipe line and chambers. Follow stndrds to avoid . No short cut in quality if design to gain cost advantages. Most of the house have this type of problem

[aries31]

The best way to avoid pests would be to deny them food and shelter.

eg: Keep your garbage covered. Segregate wet/dry waste. Don't throw litter around. Keep usage of wood to a minimum or eliminate moisture near wood. Don't build too much storage spaces that will go unused. Give away old/unused items etc