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Pest Control Blog

Practical advice on pest control costs, products, and treatments – written in plain English for expats and homeowners across Spain.

Pest Species & Identification

Flying Cockroaches in Spain

Which cockroaches fly in Spain, why they fly more in summer heat, how they get inside, and whether a flying cockroach means you have an infestation.

8 December 2025 7 min read
Prevention & DIY

Cockroaches Coming Up Through Drains in Spain

Why cockroaches enter Spanish homes through drains and how to stop them with drain covers, P-trap maintenance, and pipe sealing.

5 December 2025 7 min read
Prevention & DIY

How to Keep Cockroaches Out of Your Kitchen in Spain

Guide to cockroach-proofing your kitchen in Spain: sealing pipe gaps, gel bait placement, food storage, cleaning schedules, and what never to do near food.

3 December 2025 7 min read
Property & Legal

Pest Control in Spanish Comunidades

How to raise pest control at your comunidad meeting, get votes for building-wide treatment, and deal with neighbours who refuse to cooperate.

2 December 2025 8 min read
Pest Species & Identification

Cockroach Eggs in Your Home in Spain

How to identify cockroach egg cases (oothecae) in your Spanish home, what they look like by species, and why finding them changes your treatment approach.

22 November 2025 7 min read
Costs & Services

Moving to Spain? The Pest Control Guide Nobody Gives You...

What every new expat needs to know about pests in Spain: why cockroaches aren't a hygiene failure, how Spanish homes differ, and essential products.

18 November 2025 8 min read
Property & Legal

Pest Control for Holiday Lets and Airbnbs in Spain

How to prevent pest-related bad reviews, manage remote properties, and meet legal obligations for holiday rentals in Spain.

18 November 2025 7 min read
Prevention & DIY

Natural Cockroach Remedies in Spain

Natural cockroach remedies in Spain: bay leaves, essential oils, diatomaceous earth and boric acid. An honest assessment of what actually works.

12 November 2025 8 min read
Pest Species & Identification

Found Baby Cockroaches in Your Home in Spain? Here's...

Finding small cockroaches or nymphs in your Spanish home means a breeding colony is nearby. Learn to identify them and take the right action fast.

5 November 2025 7 min read
Costs & Services

Pest Control for Elderly Expats Living Alone in Spain

Safe, practical pest control for older expats in Spain. Health risks, chemical safety, low-mobility solutions, and English-speaking pest control help.

5 November 2025 7 min read
Property & Legal

Should You Get a Pest Inspection Before Buying Property...

Pest inspections aren't standard when buying property in Spain. What to look for yourself, when to hire an inspector, and how pests affect price negotiations.

5 November 2025 8 min read
Costs & Services

What to Do After Pest Control Treatment in Spain

What to expect after cockroach treatment in Spain: why you still see roaches, when not to clean, how long to wait, and when to call the company back.

3 November 2025 6 min read