Andalucía Pest Risk Index 2026

Andalucía concentrates the highest pest pressure in Spain — long, hot summers, dense coastal urbanisation, and centuries-old drainage systems combine to make the south the country's pest capital.

Cities ranked

17

Average score

79/100

Very high risk

9

High risk

7

Seasonal pattern

In hot-tier regions, pest activity is year-round in coastal areas — preventive treatment in February-March is essential to suppress the spring build-up before the May explosion.

Full Andalucía Ranking

Each city scored 0–20 on temperature, season length, humidity, infrastructure age, and density. Composite score 0–100. Higher = more aggressive prevention needed.

# City Score Risk
1 Málaga Coastal 94 Very High
2 Seville Inland 91 Very High
3 Torremolinos Coastal 88 Very High
4 Fuengirola Coastal 85 Very High
5 Marbella Coastal 85 Very High
6 Benalmádena Coastal 83 Very High
7 Almería Coastal 81 Very High
8 Estepona Coastal 81 Very High
9 Nerja Coastal 80 Very High
10 Cádiz Coastal 79 High
11 Mijas Coastal 78 High
12 Sotogrande Coastal 76 High
13 Casares Coastal 74 High
14 Córdoba Inland 73 High
15 Granada Inland 69 High
16 Jerez de la Frontera Inland 64 High
17 Ronda Inland 58 Medium

National Pest Risk Index

See how Andalucía compares to the other 16 Spanish regions on our full 89-city index.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Andalucía has the worst pest problem?

Málaga scores 94/100 on our pest risk index — the highest in Andalucía. The dominant pest profile is oriental & american cockroach. 17 Andalucía cities are ranked in our 2026 index.

How is Andalucía different from other Spanish regions for pests?

Andalucía concentrates the highest pest pressure in Spain — long, hot summers, dense coastal urbanisation, and centuries-old drainage systems combine to make the south the country's pest capital.

What is the worst month for pests in Andalucía?

Peak pest activity in Andalucía runs July–September, with year-round activity in coastal areas. Cockroach and mosquito populations peak in August.