Guides
Practical answers for residents, landlords and food businesses. Every guide is dated and lists its sources.
- Bed bugs on the Dubai Metro, taxis and hotels: what to do
Worried you picked up bed bugs on the Metro, in a taxi or at a hotel in Dubai? How they travel, how to check a room, what to do at home and who to tell.
10 November 2026 - Scorpion in the garden: what to do in a Dubai villa
Found a scorpion in your Dubai villa garden? Who to call, which UAE species matter, when they are about and how to make a garden less inviting to them.
10 November 2026 - Cockroaches in JLT, International City or Discovery Gardens flats
Cockroaches in your Dubai flat? Why JLT, International City and Discovery Gardens keep coming up, how they spread between flats and who to tell first.
3 November 2026 - Snakes in Jumeirah Park and Emirates Living: what to do
Seen a snake in a Dubai villa community? Who to call, how fast Dubai Municipality responds, which species live here and how to make a garden less inviting.
3 November 2026 - Pest control while pregnant or with a baby in Dubai
Booking pest control in Dubai while pregnant or with a baby? What to ask the company, what to tell your doctor and how families plan treatment day at home.
27 October 2026 - Bed bugs in shared accommodation in Dubai: who does what
Bed bugs in a shared flat or bedspace in Dubai: what the 2026 shared housing law and rent law say, who arranges treatment and how to stop them returning.
26 October 2026 - Aluminium phosphide 'bombs': why they're banned in UAE homes
Why aluminium phosphide pesticide 'bombs' are illegal in UAE homes, how the gas has killed neighbours through AC ducts, warning signs and who to call.
23 October 2026 - Bed bug treatment in Dubai: heat vs chemical, cost and visits
Heat or chemical bed bug treatment in Dubai? How each works, how many visits, how to prepare, dated cost estimates, and why 'from AED 129' quotes go up.
23 October 2026 - How to check a pest control firm is Dubai Municipality-approved
Find a company on Dubai Municipality's monthly approved pest control list, read Groups A, B and C, use the termite list and check the technician's ID card.
23 October 2026 - Still seeing cockroaches after pest control: is it normal?
Why you may see more cockroaches in the days after pest control in Dubai, what company timelines and warranties say, and when to call the company back.
23 October 2026 - Dubai Municipality free pest control: who qualifies and how
Which pests Dubai Municipality treats free for residents, how to request it on 800900 or the apps, response times, and why JAFZA and termites are excluded.
23 October 2026 - Pest control rules for restaurants and food shops in Dubai
Plain-English checklist of Dubai Municipality Food Code pest rules: licensed contractor, records to keep, fly killer placement and pesticide storage.
23 October 2026 - How long to stay out after pest control in Dubai
There is no single Dubai Municipality re-entry time. See the ranges quoted (4 to 6 hours), gel vs spray, kids, pets and what to ask the company in writing.
23 October 2026 - Landlord won't pay for pest control in Dubai: what you can do
Landlord refusing pest control in Dubai? What the rent law says, the evidence and written notice to use, the free DM service and filing at the RDC.
23 October 2026 - Mosquitoes after rain in Dubai: what to do and who to call
Why mosquitoes surge after rain in Dubai, a standing-water checklist for your home, and how to report breeding sites to Dubai Municipality or the ministry.
23 October 2026 - Pest control smell from a neighbour's flat: what to do in Dubai
Smell pesticide from a neighbour's flat or your AC vents in Dubai? How fumes travel, warning signs from past UAE cases, and who to call: 999, then 800900.
23 October 2026 - Pest control prices in Dubai (2026): companies and marketplaces
Pest control prices in Dubai side by side: what approved companies publish, ServiceMarket and Urban Company rates, and blog estimates, with sources.
23 October 2026 - Pest control with cats and dogs at home in Dubai
Booking pest control with a cat, dog, bird or fish tank at home in Dubai? What to ask the company, how to keep pets away, and signs that mean a vet visit.
23 October 2026 - How to report illegal pest control or pesticide sellers in Dubai
What counts as illegal pest control in Dubai, how to report unlicensed operators and 'bomb' sellers on 800900, what details to give and when to call 999.
23 October 2026 - Termites in a Dubai villa: treatment, cost and who to call
Termites aren't covered by Dubai Municipality's free service. Signs to check in a villa, quoted costs, the DM termite list and who pays: landlord or owner.
23 October 2026 - How to prepare your home for pest control in Dubai
A room-by-room checklist for the day before pest control in Dubai: kitchen and food, gel vs spray visits, bed bugs, kids, pets, fish tanks and neighbours.
23 October 2026 - Who pays for pest control in Dubai: landlord or tenant?
What Dubai's rent law says about repairs, why your tenancy contract usually decides who pays for pest control, and how to take a dispute to the RDC.
23 October 2026