Giridhar Pai Associates LLP

15/06/2026

𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬-𝐗 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐩 🦟

Today, on World Dengue Day,15 June 2026, Giridhar Pai Associates LLP (GPA) is proud to spotlight an innovative solution in the fight against dengue: the Aedes-X Smart Gravitrap, developed by our partners, Pestroniks Innovations Pte Ltd (Pestroniks Innovations)

First launched by GPA in 2021, the patented Aedes-X Smart Gravitrap offers an effective, non-toxic approach to controlling populations of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes: the primary vector for dengue.

The trap works by attracting gravid (egg-laying) female mosquitoes with its black colour and a water-filled chamber, which simulates an ideal egg-laying environment.

Once inside, mosquito larvae hatch and reside within the trap’s attraction zone.

The device utilises negative phototaxis (the tendency of larvae to move away from light) by activating blue LEDs at the bottom of its canopy every 48 hours.

When the blue LEDs glow, a funnel opens between the attraction and kill zones, prompting larvae to move away from the light and into the kill zone.

After a minute, the blue LEDs turn off, the funnel closes, and the larvae are trapped in the kill zone, where they eventually die by asphyxiation, without the use of pesticides.

Aedes-X maintenance is straightforward: top up the water as needed, replace the 4 AA batteries every three months, and periodically clean debris from the attraction zone.

When deployed at a density of one trap per 400 square meters, the Aedes-X can significantly reduce Aedes mosquito populations in an area.

We commend the vision and ingenuity of Pestroniks Innovations’ directors, Carl Baptista and Shankar Seetharam, who designed this smart, environmentally safe dengue solution.

Since its launch, GPA has supplied the Aedes-X to pest control operators across India, supporting safer and more sustainable Aedes mosquito management.

This World Dengue Day, we encourage everyone to explore the benefits of the Aedes-X Smart Gravitrap and include it in their mosquito management programs.

10/06/2026

Our website’s first blog post

We launched our website on October 13, 2020, and published our first blog post on our company’s first anniversary, January 12, 2021.

Recently, we revised the first blog post on our website to improve its quality. We are sharing a summary of that blog post here for our company’s followers.

GPA website’s first blog post summary:

We are proud to share that Giridhar Pai Associates LLP (GPA) has completed its first year in business, overcoming the challenges of 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic.

We started on January 10, 2020, with a vision to offer sales promotion, product distribution, and consulting services focused on innovative, sustainable pest management solutions.

Despite launching just before the pandemic, we partnered with Singapore’s Pestroniks Innovations Pte. Ltd. (Pestroniks) to bring their revolutionary products at the intersection of pest control and
electronics (which gave them the name Pestroniks) to India.

The FLYght One, featuring patented bio-visual enhancer (bio-VE+) technology and a compact, discreet design, was met with surprise and enthusiasm in the Indian market.

Our first consulting project came from Hygiene Research Institute Private Limited, where we helped salon owners navigate safe operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our first product order for FLYght One followed soon after, despite pandemic-related delays.

A major milestone was the launch of our website, www.giridharpaiassociates.com, making us the first in India to offer online ordering and payment for Insect Light Traps (ILTs).

We are grateful to Pestroniks for supporting us with logistics to ensure timely deliveries from their Mysuru factory.

A key highlight of our sales strategy was leveraging alumni networks, leading to what we call “alumni-commerce” or doing business with former colleagues and industry contacts who ordered the FLYght One or became GPA’s distributors.

Looking ahead, we plan to launch the FLYght Duo fly trap and Aedes-X mosquito trap in 2021, further expanding our product line with innovative solutions for pest and vector control.

Thank you to our vendors, resellers, and customers for your support in our first year.

We look forward to continued growth and success as we enter our second year!

Storgard Pheromone Traps monitor presence of stored product insects pests – cigarette beetles, flour beetles, khapra beetles and Indian meal moths.

08/06/2026

Why Open-Sided Restaurants Struggle with Fly Management

Recently, I received an enquiry from a restaurant consultant about fly catchers.

During our conversation, I learned that his client, a popular multi-storey restaurant, wanted to control flies using fly catchers.

Based on the area details provided, I recommended the number of

FLYght Duos are required to monitor flies at the site effectively.

However, after further discussion, I discovered that the restaurant had no walls and was completely open on the sides.

The management was attempting to tackle the fly problem solely by using fly catchers, which is unlikely to be effective.

Many restaurant consultants seem unaware of the basics of fly management, starting with the most important principle of preventing flies from entering in the first place.

In another case, at a new café in a different city, the consultant had neglected to close astragal gaps in the two glass entrance doors, granting houseflies unfettered access.

For the open-sided restaurant, the consultant requested a site visit, so I coordinated with our reseller in that city to arrange one.

When I checked the restaurant’s Google Maps listing, I saw customer photos and even a comment stating, “The restaurant is full of flies!”

The restaurant is in a rural area outside a major city, on the way to popular tourist destinations.

Its surroundings include agricultural fields and animal farms (cattle sheds and poultry), which dramatically increase the likelihood of houseflies and other filth flies being present.

Open-air restaurants anywhere in India face serious challenges with fly management.

Houseflies can travel several kilometres, so such restaurants are at significant risk for persistent infestations.

Local licensing authorities should reconsider approving open-air restaurant designs, as they are fundamentally flawed from a fly control perspective.

Fly catchers alone cannot attract and trap the thousands of houseflies and other insects likely to be drawn by a restaurant’s food odours and lighting, especially after dark.

To prevent fly problems, restaurants must use preventive measures such as double doors, door closers, and insect screens, and maintain clean exteriors free of organic debris.

Any open-air restaurant, or even an enclosed one with gaps in the doors, is destined to fail at fly prevention.

What’s your take on such open-sided restaurants?

Share your thoughts in the comments below.

03/06/2026

Giridhar Pai Associates LLP Pest Management Insight

If you are not using pheromone traps to monitor storage areas, you are not managing Stored Product Insects.

01/06/2026

🌍 Innovation in Pest Control: The Inspiring Journey of Francisco Pazos 🌍

Multinational giants and chemical solutions have long ruled the global pest control industry, but true transformation often comes from unexpected places.

Meet Francisco Pazos (Francisco), a chef-turned-pest-control entrepreneur from Hong Kong (HK) who is rewriting the playbook for bed bug (BB) eradication, focusing on non-toxic, sustainable solutions.

Originally from Spain, Francisco’s journey began in the kitchen as a chef at an HK restaurant. Responsibility for pest control, in addition to the chef’s duties, eventually led Francisco to set up NoBedBugs (NBB) HK in 2013.

NBB quickly became HK’s 1st and only pest control provider to offer exclusive heat treatment for BB eradication. Using proprietary heater technology, Francisco ensured that all life stages of BBs were safely eliminated. Successful use of heat in BB control earned NBB, industry accolades and recognition in international media, including The New York Times.

But Francisco didn’t stop there.

During BB treatments, Francisco’s team encountered a recurring challenge: BBs escaping into cooler areas to survive the heat. Refusing to accept this limitation, Francisco spearheaded R&D on a synthetic amorphous silica gel dust. This non-toxic physical desiccant kills BBs by stripping their protective cuticle and causing fatal dehydration within hours. Unlike insecticides, BBs cannot develop resistance to such a mechanical mode of action.

Recognising its potential, Francisco commercialised the product under the Chinchex brand and established Chinchex Limited, which now distributes this innovative solution in more than 38 countries. Chinchex stands out by offering a year’s warranty on its BB treatments, a testament to its efficacy. The product is now trusted by PCOs worldwide, via distributors across India, Europe, Australia, NZ, China, the ME, and SEA.

What sets Francisco apart is his commitment to empowering his distributors rather than restricting them through rigid product registrations. Such an approach has accelerated adoption and supports local pest control communities. Leading BB researchers have validated Chinchex’s effectiveness. In some regions, PCOs have resumed BB services that were previously abandoned due to operational hurdles, thanks to Chinchex.

Chinchex’s amorphous SiO2 dust is non-toxic to humans and pets, emits no hazardous chemicals, and provides residual protection for 10 years. It’s a prime example of how non-toxic pest control solutions can overcome insecticide resistance while prioritising safety and sustainability.

Francisco Pazos’s story is proof that groundbreaking innovation can emerge from the most unlikely backgrounds. His journey from chef to industry pioneer is reshaping how we think about pest control and offers hope for a safer, more effective future in the fight against bed bugs.

29/05/2026

Are you tired of high electricity bills and glass hazards from traditional fly catchers?

Welcome to the future of non-chemical insect management with the FLYght Duo UV LED Fly Catcher.

In this video, we break down how this eco-friendly, ultra-lightweight machine of just 1.85 kg maximises fly-trapping efficiency, reducing fly-trapping consumption to just 20% of a regular fluorescent tube flycatcher!

The Bio-VE+ Technology: How the unique bio-visual enhancer (bio-VE+) insert reflects and amplifies UV wavelengths to lure flies directly onto internal glue boards.

Why Food Safety Auditors Love It: Traditional traps carry a risk of shattered glass from their fluorescent tubes. The FLYght Duo is intrinsically glass-free, making it the perfect choice for pharmaceutical and food-processing compliance in the industry.

Common Fly Control Mistakes: Why businesses fail to control flies by neglecting "astragal gaps" between glass doors, leaving garbage bins open, or forgetting air curtains.

Strategic Trap Placement: Learn the ideal fly catcher positioning rules, such as mounting the trap exactly 5 feet high (eye level) in darker corners away from competing light sources.

Low Maintenance, High Lifespan:

o Glue Boards: Replace monthly or when full.
o Bio-VE Inserts: Replace once every 6 months.
o UV LEDs: Last an incredible 50,000+ hours (6 years of use)

How to Choose an Insect Light Trap: Key parameters to evaluate, including operational cost, material sturdiness (metal vs. plastic), and ease of maintenance.

Audit Reminder: To meet food safety standards, log your weekly insect catch data and document corrective actions to prevent recurring fly entry points.

26/05/2026

Our latest video of the Confused and the Red Flour Beetles.

26/05/2026

𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞

Confused Flour Beetle (CFB) versus Red Flour Beetle (RFB)

Both belong to the family Tenebrionidae and are the two most common flour beetle species. Both are reddish-brown, approximately 5 mm long, and closely resemble each other—but several key differences set them apart.

RFB antenna ends abruptly in a 3-segmented club, while the CFB antenna gradually enlarges toward the tip into a 4-segmented club.

The RFB thorax is curved, while the CFB thorax is straight.

If a beetle is found crawling on a floor or shelf, the infested product is likely nearby in the case of the CFB.

Because the RFB can fly, it may have travelled from a more distant source, increasing the risk of infestation.

Behaviour and Habitat of Flour Beetles:

Flour beetles are scavengers and cannot attack whole, intact grains. They rely on other beetles to first damage grain kernels.

Aged grain with cracks and processed grains (flour, dried food products) are most vulnerable.

Their small, flattened bodies allow them to squeeze into almost any packaging.

Also known as bran bugs, they are found worldwide in flour- and flour-based food products.

Common food sources include: flour and cereal, Grain products, and spices.

Life Cycle:

Flour beetles breed year-round, with adults capable of living up to 3 years. The full egg-to-adult cycle takes 50 to 90 days and is influenced by temperature, humidity, and food quality.

Eggs: Females lay eggs in groups of 2–3, reaching a total of 300–400 eggs over their laying period (5.5 months for red flour beetles; 8 months for confused flour beetles).

Larvae: Eggs hatch in approximately 9 days. Larvae immediately begin crawling and feeding, undergoing an average of 7–8 moults.

Pupae: After roughly 100 days of feeding, larvae pupate and emerge as adults within 8 days.

Signs of Flour Beetle Infestation and Damage:

A large population of flour beetles can:

Turn the flour and food greyish in colour.
Promote mould growth that contaminates food.
Produce a disagreeable odour from scent gland secretions.

Flour Beetle Detection and Monitoring

Inspect storage areas regularly for:

Small, reddish-brown beetles and larvae
Damaged packaging with holes
Greyish dust in or around food products

Use Storgard Quick Change Dome traps with aggregation pheromone and kairomones to attract both male and female adult flour beetles.

19/05/2026

Leading the Way: Rodent Proof Fill Fabric Gains Traction in India

We’re excited to share strong progress for Rodent Proof Fill Fabric in India!

In April 2026, an order from Pest Control Associates (AMB) Pvt. Ltd. (PCA AMB) for eight rolls completely exhausted our first import consignment from Barlesa, S.L. of Spain.

The repeat order from Viren Merchant (Viren), a respected veteran in India’s pest management industry, signals growing trust in our solution.

Viren’s team is actively promoting rodent exclusion and prevention programs to customers seeking more than just traditional trapping and baiting.

Changing mindsets in rodent management takes time, but PCA AMB and industry leaders like Viren are making an impact, one customer at a time.

Last month, a large Indian pest control operator with nationwide branches received a sample roll.

Their company head demonstrated the product to teams at a company meeting, encouraging adoption of rodent-proofing as a new, low-competition revenue stream.

Despite some resistance from technicians to new concepts, this company is moving forward and pioneering rodent-exclusion services in the market.

Meanwhile, our partners at Barlesa have enhanced the fill fabric by refining the manufacturing process with a blend of white low-melt and black PET fibres.

Barlesa’s process innovation strengthens the product’s surface while maintaining resilience and flexibility, providing ‘springback’ action as the fill fabric is compressed into small spaces for rodent-proofing.

Recent independent lab tests in Europe confirmed Barlesa’s fill fabric outperforms two other brands in resisting rodent damage.

Our latest shipment features individually boxed rolls for easier handling, storage, and shipping.

At Giridhar Pai Associates LLP, we remain committed to advancing rodent-proofing in India with our superior Rodent Proof Fill Fabric.

14/05/2026

𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 & 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞

Confused flour beetles (CFB) & red flour beetles (RFB) are two most common flour beetle species. They're reddish-brown, approximately 5 mm long, and closely resemble each other, but key differences set them apart.

𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 RFB & CFB: RFB antenna ends abruptly in a 3-segmented club, while the RFB antenna gradually enlarges toward the tip into a 4-segmented club. RFB thorax is curved, while the CFB thorax is straight. If a beetle is found crawling on a floor or shelf, the infested product is likely nearby in the case of the CFB. Because the RFB can fly, it may have travelled from a more distant source, increasing the risk of infestation.

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬: Flour beetles are scavengers and cannot attack whole, intact grains, but rely on other beetles to first damage grain kernels. Aged grain with cracks and processed grains (flour, dried food products) are most vulnerable. Their small, flattened bodies allow them to squeeze into almost any packaging. Also commonly known as bran bugs, they are found worldwide in flour- and flour-based food products.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: Flour & cereal, Grain products, Spices

𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞: Flour beetles breed year-round, with adults living up to 3 years. The egg-to-adult cycle takes 50-90 days & is influenced by temperature, humidity, and food quality.

Eggs — Females lay eggs in 2–3s, reaching 300–400 eggs over their laying period (5.5 months for RFB; 8 months for CFB).

Larvae — Eggs hatch in 9 days & immediately begin crawling and feeding, undergoing 7–8 moults.

Pupae — After roughly 100 days of feeding, larvae pupate and emerge as adults in 8 days.

A large population of flour beetles can: Turn the flour and food greyish in colour, promote mould growth that contaminates food, produce a disagreeable odour from scent gland secretions.

Inspect storage areas for small, reddish-brown beetles and larvae, damaged packaging with holes, greyish dust in or around food products

Use Storgard CFB/RFB Quick Change Dome for monitoring.