The Pest Situation in Odisha
Odisha faces a cyclone-driven pest cycle that is distinct from any other state. Each major cyclone event is followed by weeks of elevated mosquito breeding in standing water, rodent displacement into homes, and structural pest penetration in damaged buildings. Separately, Puri's temple city ā receiving millions of pilgrims annually ā requires continuous pest management to maintain public health standards. PCPI maintains a cyclone rapid-response protocol alongside its standard deployment schedule.
Active Pest Threats ā Odisha
Odisha ā Pest Data
- ā” Major cyclone events are followed by 6ā8 week periods of significantly elevated mosquito breeding in standing water across coastal districts
- ā” Puri temple town receives 20 million+ pilgrims annually ā pest management is a continuous public health requirement
- ā” Coastal humidity creates year-round cockroach breeding conditions with no seasonal reduction