Pest Control Cost Calculator

Professional cockroach treatment in Spain typically costs €80–€700 per visit depending on property type, size, location, and severity. Apartments start around €80–€200, houses €150–€450, and large villas €300–€700. English-speaking companies often charge a 20–30% premium. DIY prevention kits cost €30–€80 per year.

Yes, for prevention and mild infestations. Professional-grade gel bait (like Maxforce) is available on Amazon.es and uses the same active ingredients as professional treatments. Combined with drain covers and silicone sealing, DIY prevention handles most situations. For serious infestations (daily sightings, egg cases), professional treatment is recommended as the initial knockdown.

For active infestations, an initial treatment plus 1–2 follow-ups over 4–6 weeks is standard. For ongoing prevention in high-risk areas (coastal Andalucía, Valencia, Balearics), quarterly treatments during peak season (May–October) are common. Many expats switch to annual professional treatment combined with year-round DIY prevention.

Coastal areas in southern and eastern Spain have hotter climates, longer breeding seasons, and higher cockroach pressure from municipal drain systems. This means larger populations, more frequent treatments, and higher demand for services — especially English-speaking providers. Interior and northern regions typically have lower costs due to cooler climates and shorter pest seasons.

Generally yes — around 20–30% more than Spanish-only companies. This reflects the smaller pool of bilingual technicians and the added service of explaining treatment plans and prevention advice in English. However, the communication benefit often outweighs the cost, especially for understanding product safety, re-entry times, and follow-up schedules.

A basic DIY prevention kit for Spain includes: gel bait (Maxforce or similar, €12–18), drain covers for all bathroom and kitchen drains (€6–20), silicone sealant for pipe gaps (€5–8), and sticky monitoring traps (€3–6). For houses and villas, add boric acid powder (€4–8) for outdoor perimeters. Total cost: approximately €30–80 per year.