“Prevention & DIY” blog posts
17 articles in this category
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...
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 spri...
Do Ultrasonic Pest Repellers Work? What the Science Says
Ultrasonic pest repellers are widely sold in Spain — but do they actually work on cockroaches, ants, mosquitoes, and mic...
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...
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,...
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 t...
Best Time to Fumigate for Cockroaches in Spain
When to schedule pest control treatment in Spain for maximum effect — seasonal timing, municipal fumigation schedules, a...
Termite Swarm Season in Spain: What to Do Before April
Termite swarms peak April–May in Spain. Learn what to look for in March and when to call a professional before the seaso...
Processionary Caterpillar Alert Spain
Processionary caterpillar alert March 2026. Updates for Costa del Sol, Balearics, Madrid and Ibiza plus pet safety.
Woodworm Treatment Spain: Products, Costs & Tips (2026)
Found flight holes or sawdust? How to treat woodworm in Spanish properties with products from Leroy Merlin and Amazon.es...
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...
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 schedul...
Natural Cockroach Remedies in Spain
Natural cockroach remedies in Spain: bay leaves, essential oils, diatomaceous earth and boric acid. An honest assessment...
Cockroaches in a New Build Apartment in Spain
Your obra nueva apartment shouldn't have cockroaches – but many do. Why new builds in Spain get roaches and the preventi...
When Is Cockroach Season in Spain? A Month-by-Month Guide
Month-by-month cockroach activity calendar for Spain: when they emerge, peak, and when to apply preventive treatment.
How to Prepare Your Spanish Home for Summer Pests
Room-by-room guide to preparing your Spanish home before the summer pest surge. Covers drains, gel bait, screens, kitche...
Pest Control Around Your Swimming Pool in Spain
Guide to controlling mosquitoes, wasps, ants, and cockroaches around your pool in Spain. Covers prevention, products, an...