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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

Published: February 27, 2020 20:19 Huda Tabrez, Digital Content Specialist

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Pest control 1 — What attracts ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, spiders and bees? Find out. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 2 — Gulf News spoke with an expert to find out how to treat and manage the presence of pests when living in the UAE. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 3 — Regular pest control can help in keeping infestations in check. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 4 — Integrated Pest Management or IPM contain international guidelines for pest control, and are followed in the UAE. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 5 — 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. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 6 — To control pests, the most important element is to deprive them of three things - food, water and shelter. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 7 — Pests can enter your homes in the most unexpected ways. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 8 — Humid conditions can also create breeding grounds for some 'nuisance pests'. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 9 — The easiest way to make a place 'uncomfortable' for a pest is through regular, thorough cleaning. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 10 — Some areas in your home might remain unattended for long periods of time. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 11 — Cracks and crevices are another route for pests to find a habitable spot in your home. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 12 — Contact your municipality to get a list of all the approved pest control companies in your emirate. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 13 — Watch out for these pests. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 14 — Cockroaches are the most common pest problem that residents complain of. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 15 — Perhaps the scariest scenario for any home owner - a bed bug infestation. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 16 — Bed bugs are extremely tricky to get rid of because of their unique biology. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 17 — Treatment for bed bugs is done in two visits. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 18 — Does sunlight really get rid of bed bugs? Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 19 — Did you know? According to regulations by UAE municipalities, you cannot treat children's items with chemicals for bed bug infestations. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 20 — UAE municipalities also regulate how you get rid of bed-bug infested items. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 21 — Fire ants Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 22 — See ants in your home? Don't spray! It'll just make matters worse. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 23 — Fruit flies: how they found a home in your home. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 24 — Mosquitoes: Stagnant water can be home to countless larvae Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 27 — Red back spiders are commonly seen in the UAE. While you should not be alarmed if you spot them, do not leave bites untreated. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 28 — Rats and mice are most commonly found in industrial or construction sites. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 30 — Honey bee in your home? Don't kill it! Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 31 — Honey bees are the most important pollinators in the world and UAE residents should call professionals to safely remove them from their homes. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 32 — Can my pet be affected by pests? Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 33 — Flees and ticks need to be treated in a similar manner to bed bugs. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 34 — If you have pets or children at home, inform the pest control technicians in advance. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Pest control 36 — Post-treatment care is crucial to keep your home pest free. Image Credit: Gulf News

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