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Welcome to the space where we share our knowledge about pests and solutions to combat them. From practical guides to prevent infestations to the latest trends in pest control in the province of Málaga, we offer you up-to-date information to keep you informed and safe.
Renovating or building? This is how you make a home pests cannot get into
Building work is the one moment when shutting your home to pests costs almost nothing: trapped chambers, door seals, insect screens and chimney mesh, point by point, with a sign-off checklist.
Find out who is REALLY responsible for the cockroaches in your home
Cockroaches on the Costa del Sol? In the province of Málaga we live alongside many kinds of insects, but there is one that triggers the most urgent and desperate calls: the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana). Its large size and the fact…
Bed Bug Heat Treatment in Málaga: We Save Your Furniture
If your furniture has bed bugs, don’t throw it away: we explain how we save it with heat treatment in our heat treatment room in Pizarra.
Is it expensive to kill a rat? The hidden cost of “doing it yourself”
Cheap turns out expensive, especially when you gamble with your health. Let’s be clear: when a customer calls us because they have seen a rat in their kitchen or storeroom, the first thing that usually crosses their mind is the price.…
Identifying bites: the headaches AI gives us in pest control
Why Your Mobile Phone Gets Bite Identification Wrong If there’s one thing the team at RapiPlaga can guarantee, it’s that panic is the worst enemy of an accurate diagnosis. Until recently, our biggest challenge when identifying an infestation wasn’t the insects…
Ants in the house in winter? Why the cold and rain are driving them into your home
If you have suddenly found a line of ants marching across your kitchen or bathroom in the middle of January, you are not alone. This winter on the Costa del Sol has been particularly cold and wet, and that has sent…
A polar winter in Málaga? How extreme cold changes the game for the oriental hornet and the Asian hornet
Málaga is known for its mild, almost spring-like winters. This year, however, the thermometer has surprised us with unusually low temperatures. And while for us it only means digging our coats out from the back of the wardrobe, for the invasive…
We are upgrading our termite detection
Termites, a silent enemy. At RapiPlaga we invest in technology so we are always up to date. For years, our trusted ally in diagnosing termites has been the acoustic system. This technology allowed us to find many infestations by “listening” to…
New Royal Decree 487/2022 on Legionella: is your facility compliant?
Discover the key points of RD 487/2022 on Legionella control. Find out about the new health requirements. If you manage a hotel, a gym, or any installation with water systems, you have likely already heard about the legislative change. The old…
Alert! Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) in Málaga: what to do and what not to do
Velutina in Málaga As if Vespa orientalis, which has grown very quickly and adapted extremely well, were not enough, now Vespa velutina has arrived, and it is more dangerous. What is the difference? It is no bigger than the native European…
¡HOLA! cites RapiPlaga in a feature on bed bugs
We are delighted to share that ¡HOLA! magazine has mentioned RapiPlaga as an expert source in its article “A pest expert warns: ‘The first thing you should never do is open your suitcase on the bed’” (in Spanish), published on 25…
The rat problem in Marbella
Detecting the presence of rodents in Marbella early is key to preventing a larger infestation. Although they are usually elusive, rats leave behind clear signs: noises in ceilings or walls, small dark droppings, gnawed furniture or cables, and even foul odours…
Bed bug bites in Marbella? Here is how we can help
Marbella is a luxury destination, with a constant coming and going of travellers from all over the world. Five-star hotels, holiday apartments and rental villas receive thousands of suitcases every month. And that is exactly where, in the folds of the…
The danger in your garden is the Oriental hornet
You are in the garden of your home in Marbella, enjoying the good weather, and suddenly you hear a loud, deep buzzing. You see a huge insect and the first thing you think (because it is what always appears in the…
Termites in Marbella? How to detect this invisible enemy
Marbella’s mild climate and constant humidity make it a paradise to live in but, unfortunately, they are also perfect conditions for one of the most destructive and silent pests there is: subterranean and drywood termites. Unlike other pests that quickly make…
Cockroaches in Estepona: the mistake that attracts them to your kitchen
Cockroaches at home? The hidden mistake that attracts them to your kitchen in Estepona Living in Estepona has lots of advantages: an enviable climate, the sea breeze and a unique atmosphere on the Costa del Sol. But let’s be honest, there…
Cockroaches in Marbella: how to spot them and why sprays are not enough
Have you seen a cockroach at home? It is not a coincidence or a lack of cleanliness: in Marbella it is one of the most common pests, and it almost always starts with a single cockroach that seems harmless. Cockroaches can…
Never use rat poison at home
Surprise! The rat poison you can buy at the supermarket works… and that is not a good thing. Here is why using rodenticide at home is a bad idea.
Getting rid of the pine processionary caterpillar in Málaga
On the Costa del Sol, pine trees are everywhere, and every spring the pine processionary caterpillar becomes a worry for many families. A complete guide to protecting your family and pets.
The unstoppable Asian wasp in Málaga
Mild winters and no predators: a recipe for disaster The oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis) is an invasive species that has become a real and tangible threat on the Costa del Sol. Its spread in recent years has been remarkable, almost exponential,…
Bed bugs have only disappeared from the news
The bed bug problem is still affecting the Costa del Sol It left as quickly as it arrived: the stir caused by press reports about bed bugs has died down, but not because the problem has been solved or has eased…
Welcome to our blog
Welcome to the RapiPlaga Blog: Your Ally Against Pests on the Costa del Sol Hello and welcome to the RapiPlaga blog! We are extremely pleased to open this space dedicated to sharing our broad knowledge and experience in pest control. This…