Pest Control Blog
Practical advice on pest control costs, products, and treatments – written in plain English for expats and homeowners across Spain.
West Nile Virus in Spain: 2026 Summer Mosquito Alert
Spain confirmed its first West Nile virus case of 2026 in Alicante. What the alert means for expats, which mosquito carries it, and how to protect your home.
Asian Hornet Alert: Spain's 2026 Summer Surge
Asian hornet sightings are surging across Valencia and the Canary Islands in summer 2026. How to identify it, the sting risk, and what to do near a nest.
Processionary Caterpillars & Dogs in Spain: Emergency Steps
Your dog touched a pine processionary caterpillar in Spain? Learn the emergency symptoms and exactly what to do in the critical first 10 minutes.
Who Pays for Pest Control in a Rental Property in Spain?
Spanish tenancy law (LAU) explained: when the landlord must pay for pest control, when the tenant is responsible, and what to do if your landlord refuses.
Found a Scorpion in Your Spanish Home? Here's What to Do
Are scorpions in Spain dangerous? Which species sting, which areas have them, and exactly what to do if you find one in your house. Expat-focused guide.
Damp and Mould in Spain: Which Pests It Attracts
Damp walls in Spain attract silverfish, cockroaches, and woodlice. Learn which pests thrive at what humidity and how to fix damp and pests together.
Pest Control Costs in Spain: Full Breakdown
Pest control costs in Spain: fumigation 80-200 euros, gel bait 60-100/year, drain covers 30-50 euros. Full annual budget breakdown for property owners.
Pest Inspection Checklist for Buying Property in Spain
Room-by-room pest inspection checklist for buying property in Spain. Check drains, beams, and damp before signing — download the free PDF.
How to Pest-Proof a Renovation in Spain
How to pest-proof a renovation in Spain: seal pipes, treat beams, install screens. 12-step checklist to hand your builder before work starts.
Swimming Pool Pests in Spain: How to Keep Them Away
Keep mosquitoes, wasps, ants, and cockroaches away from your Spanish pool. Month-by-month prevention checklist from spring to winter.
Do Ultrasonic Pest Repellers Work? What the Science Says
Do ultrasonic pest repellers work? Field studies find little to no effect on cockroaches, ants or rodents. The evidence — and what works in Spain.
Are Mosquito Nets Worth It in Spain? What Actually Works
Are mosquito nets worth it in Spain? Yes — here's which type to get, when the season peaks, and what else actually works to keep biting insects out.