Pest Control FAQs — Top 20 Questions Answered for Nairobi

Nairobi Pest Control, registered as Nairobi City Pest Technologies, is consistently rated among the best pest control companies in Nairobi. Here's why clients choose us:

• Licensed by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) of Kenya
• Founded in 2012 — 12+ years of experience in Nairobi
• Over 5,000 satisfied clients — homes, restaurants, offices, warehouses
• 4.9-star average rating from verified customer reviews
• WHO-approved, eco-friendly products — safe for children and pets
• Same-day service available and 100% satisfaction guarantee
• Written treatment report and warranty after every job

Contact us at +254 785 887 788 or visit our office at Summit House, Room 615, Moi Avenue, Nairobi.

Nairobi Pest Control provides a comprehensive range of pest management services across Nairobi:

• Fumigation Services — residential, commercial, restaurant, warehouse
• Cockroach Control — gel bait, residual spray, ULV misting
• Bed Bug Control — steam treatment, residual spray, diatomaceous earth
• Rodent Control — rats and mice, bait stations, trapping, proofing
• Termite Control — soil treatment, baiting, wood treatment, pre-construction
• Ant Control — all ant species including safari ants
• Flea Control — pet-safe flea elimination
• Wasp & Bee Control — nest removal and relocation
• Snake Removal — safe capture and relocation, 24/7
• Mite Control — dust mites, bird mites, spider mites
• Bat Control — humane exclusion, guano clean-up
• Spider Control — all species including dangerous spiders
• Magnetic Mosquito Net Screen Installation — windows and doors

Nairobi Pest Control serves all areas within Nairobi County and surrounding regions, including:

• Upmarket areas: Karen, Runda, Gigiri, Muthaiga, Lavington, Kileleshwa
• Westlands zone: Westlands, Parklands, Hurlingham, Kilimani
• CBD & surroundings: Nairobi CBD, Pangani, Ngara, Eastleigh
• South Nairobi: South B, South C, Langata, Rongai
• East Nairobi: Embakasi, Donholm, Umoja, Buruburu
• North: Kasarani, Roysambu, Githurai, Thika Road corridor
• Satellite towns: Ruiru, Kiambu, Ngong, Athi River

Call +254 785 887 788 to confirm availability in your specific location.

Pest control is a broad term covering all methods of managing or eliminating pests — including spraying, gel baiting, trapping, exclusion (sealing entry points), and physical removal.

Fumigation specifically refers to the application of gaseous or mist-based chemical pesticides to treat an entire enclosed space simultaneously. In everyday use in Kenya, many people use "fumigation" to refer to any professional spray treatment.

Nairobi Pest Control offers both targeted spot treatments (for specific pests in specific areas) and full-property fumigation (treating every room and surface in a building). Our technician will recommend the most appropriate method after a free inspection.

Yes. We offer same-day pest control appointments across Nairobi for urgent infestations. Call or WhatsApp us on +254 785 887 788 before noon to secure a same-day slot. Snake removal and other emergencies are prioritised regardless of time of day — we aim to respond within 1–2 hours.

Pest control prices in Nairobi vary by pest type, property size, and infestation severity. Here are typical price ranges:

• Cockroach control: KSh 2,500 – KSh 12,000
• Bed bug treatment: KSh 3,500 – KSh 15,000
• Fumigation (full house): KSh 5,000 – KSh 20,000
• Rodent control: KSh 3,000 – KSh 10,000
• Termite treatment: KSh 5,000 – KSh 40,000
• Wasp / bee removal: KSh 2,500 – KSh 8,000
• Snake removal: KSh 3,500 – KSh 8,000
• Mosquito screen installation: From KSh 2,500 per window

We provide free, no-obligation quotes before any work begins. No hidden charges. Call +254 785 887 788.

Bed bug treatment in Nairobi at Nairobi Pest Control starts from:

• Single room / bedsitter: from KSh 3,500
• 1-bedroom house: KSh 5,000 – KSh 8,000
• 2–3 bedroom house: KSh 8,000 – KSh 15,000
• Hotel rooms (per room): KSh 4,000 – KSh 7,000

Treatment includes steam heat to mattresses and furniture, residual spray to all bed frames, headboards, skirting, and a follow-up inspection. A 3-month warranty is included. Learn more about our bed bug control service →

Yes. Every service carried out by Nairobi Pest Control comes with a written warranty as follows:

• Cockroach, ant, flea, mite, spider control: 1–3 months
• Bed bug treatment: 3 months
• Rodent control: 1–3 months
• Termite soil treatment: 12 months
• Mosquito screen installation: 1 year workmanship

If the treated pest returns during the warranty period, we return and re-treat your property at absolutely no extra cost.

Yes. Nairobi Pest Control uses only WHO-approved, low-toxicity pesticides that are classified as safe for human habitation once dry. Key safety points:

• Children should vacate treated rooms during application and for 2–4 hours afterwards
• Once products are dry, rooms are completely safe for children including babies
• Gel bait treatments (cockroaches, ants) are completely safe — no need to vacate at all
• Mattresses and children's furniture are treated with steam heat where possible — no chemicals
• We always use the lowest effective dose — maximum safety, maximum results

Inform our technician if you have a newborn, a child with asthma, or other health conditions — we will recommend the most appropriate low-exposure treatment method.

Yes. Our professional pesticides are pet-friendly when used correctly. Follow these guidelines:

• Remove pets from treated areas during application and for 2–4 hours afterwards
• Fish and reptiles: Cover tanks completely and switch off air pumps during any spray treatment
• Birds: Remove from property during and for 6 hours after spray treatments — birds are more sensitive to airborne chemicals
• Pet food and water bowls should be removed before treatment and replaced after the area is dry
• Pet bedding should be washed after treatment

Always mention your pets when booking — our technician will advise on the safest approach for your specific animals.

It depends on the treatment type:

• Gel bait (cockroaches, ants): No need to vacate — you can remain in the property
• Residual spray: Vacate for 2–3 hours while products dry
• Full fumigation / ULV misting: Vacate for 3–6 hours
• Termite soil treatment: Ground floor residents vacate for 4–6 hours
• Steam heat treatment (bed bugs): Can stay in property but leave the treated room

Your technician will give you exact instructions when booking and before treatment begins.

Permanent cockroach elimination requires targeting the entire colony — not just the individual cockroaches you see. Our approach:

• Gel bait: Applied in cracks and crevices — worker cockroaches eat the bait and carry it back to the colony, killing the queen and all eggs
• Residual spray: Applied to surfaces cockroaches walk on — kills on contact and continues working for weeks
• ULV misting: Reaches deep into wall voids and drains where cockroaches breed
• Entry point sealing: Identifying and sealing gaps to prevent re-entry

Supermarket sprays only kill visible cockroaches — they don't reach the colony. One professional treatment eliminates the infestation within 1–2 weeks. See our full cockroach control service →

Common signs of a bed bug infestation:

• Bites: Itchy, red bites in lines or clusters on exposed skin — arms, neck, face — that appear overnight
• Dark spots: Small dark brown or black spots (droppings) on mattress seams, headboards, and bedding
• Blood stains: Rusty-red smears on sheets from crushed bed bugs
• Shed skins: Pale, translucent casings near bed frame joints and mattress folds
• Odour: A sweet, musty smell in heavily infested rooms
• Live bugs: Reddish-brown, flat, 5mm insects in mattress seams, behind headboards, and in furniture joints

If you suspect bed bugs, call us immediately at +254 785 887 788. Bed bugs multiply rapidly — early treatment is much easier and cheaper. Learn about our bed bug treatment →

Termites are called "silent destroyers" because damage is often extensive by the time you notice these signs:

• Mud tubes: Pencil-width tubes of mud running along walls, foundations, or from soil to wood
• Hollow wood: Wood that sounds hollow when tapped — termites eat from the inside out
• Discarded wings: Small, equal-length wings near windows, doors, and light fittings — left by swarming termites
• Bubbling paint: Paint that bubbles, blisters, or looks uneven — termites create moisture as they eat
• Sawdust-like frass: Small piles of wood-coloured pellets near wood structures
• Sagging floors or ceilings: Structural damage from termites eating structural timbers

If you see any of these signs, act immediately. Book a termite inspection →

Rat elimination requires a combined approach:

• Professional bait stations: Tamper-resistant stations placed along rodent runways with professional-grade rodenticide
• Trapping: Snap traps and live traps placed at entry points and high-activity areas
• Proofing: Sealing all gaps around pipes, vents, roof eaves, and foundations where rats enter
• Sanitation advice: Removing food sources — sealed bins, stored food, cleared clutter

Do not: Use open poison without bait stations — it endangers pets and children. Most infestations are controlled within 1–2 weeks with professional treatment. See our rodent control service →

Results vary by pest type:

• Cockroaches: Significant reduction in 24–72 hours, complete elimination in 1–2 weeks
• Bed bugs: Improvement in 3–7 days, confirmed elimination after 2-week follow-up
• Ants: Colony collapse in 1–2 weeks with gel bait
• Rodents: Controlled within 1–2 weeks
• Termites: Active feeding stops within days; full colony elimination in 2–6 weeks
• Fleas: Adults die within hours; newly hatched from cocoons over 2–3 weeks (this is normal)
• Wasps / Bees: Colony eliminated within 24–48 hours of nest treatment

Preparation maximises treatment effectiveness:

• Kitchen: Empty cabinets of food, utensils, and crockery. Cover or remove items on countertops
• Bedroom: Pull beds away from walls. Remove items stored under beds
• Floors: Clear clutter — especially in corners, under furniture, and in storage areas
• Pets: Arrange for pets to be out for 3–4 hours post-treatment. Cover fish tanks
• Children: Arrange for children to be out during treatment
• Vacuum: Vacuum carpets and upholstery thoroughly before flea treatment
• Bedding: Strip and wash all bedding before bed bug treatment

Your technician will send specific preparation instructions based on your treatment type when you book.

Modern professional pesticides are formulated to have minimal odour. There may be a mild chemical smell immediately after application that dissipates within 1–2 hours as products dry and ventilation occurs.

• Gel bait treatments: Completely odourless
• Residual sprays: Mild smell for 30–60 minutes, gone once dry
• ULV misting / fumigation: May have a noticeable smell for 1–2 hours — open windows after re-entry
• Steam heat: No smell at all

If you are asthmatic or have respiratory sensitivities, inform us when booking — we will recommend low-odour product options and advise on extended ventilation time.

Prevention is the most cost-effective pest management strategy. After professional treatment:

• Seal entry points: Fill cracks in walls, gaps around pipes and cables, and holes in floors
• Install mosquito screens: Window and door screens prevent flying insects from entering — we install magnetic screens across Nairobi
• Fix moisture issues: Repair leaking pipes and fix damp areas — cockroaches, mosquitoes, and mold mites thrive in moisture
• Store food properly: All food in airtight containers, no open rubbish bins overnight
• Keep drains clean: Clean kitchen and bathroom drains weekly — cockroaches breed in drains
• Reduce clutter: Cardboard boxes, piles of paper, and stored goods create perfect pest habitats
• Schedule preventive fumigation: Every 6–12 months for homes, every 3–6 months for restaurants
• Address rodents quickly: Rodent infestations attract snakes — deal with rats and mice promptly

Recommended fumigation frequency by property type:

• Residential homes: Every 6–12 months as preventive maintenance
• Restaurants, hotels, food businesses: Every 3–6 months (required for health inspections)
• Offices and commercial premises: Every 6 months
• Warehouses and godowns: Every 3–6 months depending on goods stored
• After a severe infestation: Follow-up treatment 2–4 weeks after initial treatment, then routine schedule
• Rental properties: Between tenancies and every 6 months during tenancy

Nairobi Pest Control offers monthly, quarterly, and biannual maintenance contracts for commercial clients at discounted rates. Contact us at +254 785 887 788 for a maintenance package quote.