With summer in Spain often come pesky insects such as mosquitoes, flies, ants, and also cockroaches.
But don’t worry, we have helpful tips for you to get rid of annoying pests in your Spanish home:
- Mosquito protection: Use insect repellent with effective ingredients like DEET, wear long-sleeved clothing, and install mosquito nets on windows and doors.
- Wasps and bees: Stay calm and avoid sweet or fragrant substances to not attract wasps and bees.
- Ant control: Keep food containers tightly closed, clean up spilled food immediately, and use ant baits or natural repellents like cinnamon or pepper.
- Cockroach control: Cockroaches can become more prevalent in the summer heat. Keep your kitchen and living areas clean, remove food remnants, and seal potential entry points. Use cockroach traps or call a professional pest controller for a larger infestation.
- Fly repellent: Install fly screens on windows, use fly traps or fly swatters, and keep your kitchen clean to keep flies away.
- Ant control: Keep food containers tightly closed, clean up spilled food immediately, and use ant baits or natural repellents like cinnamon or pepper.
- Tick protection: Wear long clothing during outdoor activities, use insect repellent, and check your body for ticks after being outside.
Prevention is the best approach to dealing with pests. Keep your home clean, seal food containers carefully, and pay attention to potential breeding grounds.
In case of uncertainty, you can consult your insurance, as pest control is often covered.
We hope these tips help you enjoy the summer despite the pests. Stay protected and enjoy the warm days!
