Kasaragod homes sit close to coconut and arecanut gardens, paddy fields and the sea. That means rats and bandicoots move from gardens into houses and shops, termites attack wooden roofs and furniture, and mosquitoes breed in water-filled areca husks and coconut shells after every rain.
These pests damage property, spoil stored food and spread diseases like leptospirosis and dengue.
Warning signs:
- Rats running on the roof or in the kitchen at night
- Mud lines on walls, powder near wooden frames
- Cockroaches around drains and sinks
- Mosquito bites in the evening, even indoors
- Bed bugs in lodges, hostels or rental rooms
