Why do the cockroaches keep coming back? All you need to know about pest control in the UAE

A guide to pest control in the UAE, management and treatment

Last updated: February 27, 2020 | 21:11

Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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What attracts ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, spiders and bees? Find out.

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Gulf News spoke with an expert to find out how to treat and manage the presence of pests when living in the UAE.

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Regular pest control can help in keeping infestations in check.

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Integrated Pest Management or IPM contain international guidelines for pest control, and are followed in the UAE.

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Technical Manager at a UAE-based pest control company, Dinesh Ramachandran spoke about the most common pests you can encounter in the UAE and how to control them.

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To control pests, the most important element is to deprive them of three things - food, water and shelter.

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Pests can enter your homes in the most unexpected ways.

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Humid conditions can also create breeding grounds for some 'nuisance pests'.

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The easiest way to make a place 'uncomfortable' for a pest is through regular, thorough cleaning.

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Some areas in your home might remain unattended for long periods of time.

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Cracks and crevices are another route for pests to find a habitable spot in your home.

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Contact your municipality to get a list of all the approved pest control companies in your emirate.

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Watch out for these pests.

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Cockroaches are the most common pest problem that residents complain of.

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Perhaps the scariest scenario for any home owner - a bed bug infestation.

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Bed bugs are extremely tricky to get rid of because of their unique biology.

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Treatment for bed bugs is done in two visits.

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Does sunlight really get rid of bed bugs?

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Did you know? According to regulations by UAE municipalities, you cannot treat children's items with chemicals for bed bug infestations.

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UAE municipalities also regulate how you get rid of bed-bug infested items.

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Fire ants

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See ants in your home? Don't spray! It'll just make matters worse.

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Fruit flies: how they found a home in your home.

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Mosquitoes: Stagnant water can be home to countless larvae

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Red back spiders are commonly seen in the UAE. While you should not be alarmed if you spot them, do not leave bites untreated.

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Rats and mice are most commonly found in industrial or construction sites.

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Honey bee in your home? Don't kill it!

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Honey bees are the most important pollinators in the world and UAE residents should call professionals to safely remove them from their homes.

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Can my pet be affected by pests?

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Flees and ticks need to be treated in a similar manner to bed bugs.

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If you have pets or children at home, inform the pest control technicians in advance.

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Post-treatment care is crucial to keep your home pest free.

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