Pest Control Blog
Practical advice on pest control costs, products, and treatments – written in plain English for expats and homeowners across Spain.
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? The Evidence, Honestly
Do ultrasonic pest repellers work? Field tests, university trials and regulator action all point the same way. What the evidence shows and what works instead.
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.
Is the Tiger Mosquito in Spain Dangerous? Expat Guide 2026
The tiger mosquito is now established in over 1,700 Spanish towns. Learn what it looks like, how dangerous it really is, and how to protect yourself in 2026.
Tick Season in Spain 2026: How to Stay Safe This Spring
Tick season begins in March in Spain. Learn which species are active, the real risks of Lyme disease and CCHF, and how to protect yourself and your pets.
Are Cockroaches in Spain Dangerous?
Health risks from cockroaches in Spain — bacteria, allergens, asthma triggers, and which species pose the biggest threat. What's real vs exaggerated.
Are Cockroaches Normal in Spain?
Yes – cockroaches are a climate reality in Spain, not a hygiene problem. Why they're so common, what species you'll encounter, and what to do about them.
Best Time to Fumigate for Cockroaches in Spain
When to schedule pest control treatment in Spain for maximum effect — seasonal timing, municipal fumigation schedules, and why spring is the critical window.
Cockroach Spray From Mercadona and Spanish Shops
What cockroach products Spanish people actually buy — Mercadona, Leroy Merlin, and farmacia options, how they compare, and what expats should use instead.
Can Cockroaches Survive Winter in Spain?
Where cockroaches go in Spanish winters, which species stay active, and why cold months are your best window for prevention and treatment.
Emergency Pest Control on the Costa Del Sol
English-speaking pest control services on the Costa del Sol — who to call, what it costs, what to expect, and how to handle a pest emergency in Spain.