13 Apr, 2024 @ 10:00
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Cockroach warning in Spain: Vile bugs ‘have become resistant to insecticide’ and ‘this summer will be difficult’, warn experts

EXPERTS have warned that cockroaches ‘have become resistant to insecticide’ making this summer ‘difficult’. 

Climate change has accelerated the metabolic cycles of certain species, leading to a huge expansion of bugs across the globe. 

As well as tiger mosquitos, more cockroaches are expected in coastal areas such as Malaga. 

The Costa del Sol is the perfect breeding ground for the creatures as it has the necessary ‘shelter and food’ for reproduction. 

According to Jorge Galvan, director of the Spanish Association of Environmental Health Businesses, the conditions are ‘ideal for hatching’, meaning it will be ‘more difficult’ to control the pest. 

Speaking to SER Malaga, he explained: “Cockroaches are evolving very quickly and have become resistant to chemicals that until now could be used to combat this plague (insecticides, biocides and antimites).

“New strategies are needed. Cleanliness is the first step. It’s a question of getting scared but letting people know.”

As spring gets underway, the expert also warned that warm weather encourages insect reproduction. 

He highlighted that this season marks the first time Spain was making a tic map, to avoid the spread of the bugs through pets. 

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Yzabelle Bostyn

Yzabelle Bostyn is an NCTJ trained journalist who started her journalistic career at the Olive Press in 2023.
Before moving to Spain, she studied for a BA in English Literature and Hispanic Studies at the University of Sheffield.
After graduating she moved to the university’s journalism department, one of the best in the UK.
Throughout the past few years, she has taken on many roles including social media marketing, copywriting and radio presenting.
She then took a year out to travel Latin America, scaling volcanoes in Guatemala and swimming with sharks in Belize.
Then, she came to the Olive Press last year where she has honed her travel writing skills and reported on many fantastic experiences such as the Al Andalus luxury train.
She has also undertaken many investigations, looking into complex issues like Spain’s rental crisis and rising cancer rates.
Always willing to help, she has exposed many frauds and scams, working alongside victims to achieve justice.
She is most proud of her work on Nolotil, a drug linked to the deaths of many Brits in Spain.
A campaign launched by Yzabelle has received considerable support and her coverage has been by the UK and Spanish media alike.
Her writing has featured on many UK news outlets from the Sun to the Mail Online, who contracted her to report for them in Tenerife on growing tourism issues.
Recently, she has appeared on Times Radio covering deadly flooding in Valencia.

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