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First Sightings Of Poisonous Processionary Caterpillars That Can Kill Dogs In Spain

Warm weather prompts early appearance of poisonous processionary caterpillars that can kill dogs in Spain

THE mild winter has brought early appearances of processionary caterpillars which can kill dogs and make young children ill. Sightings have been reported in woodland

23 Jan, 2023 @ 15:00

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Murcia·Valencian Community

Spain is home to 11 types of snakes, three of them venomous vipers—but how dangerous are they?

THERE are 11 types of snakes in Spain, but only three of these are venomous, the last of which causes between 2,000 and 5,000 bites

13 Sep, 2022 @ 10:00

Environment·Lead·Other News

WATCH: Police officers rescue poisoned fox in Spain’s Malaga

THE veterinary team at the Andalucian Centre for the Recovery of Endangered Species (CREA) are battling to save the life of a fox rescued last

14 Aug, 2021 @ 11:15

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Andalucia clamps down on use of poisoned baits for hunting purposes

THE JUNTA has reduced the use of poisoned bait against wildlife by almost 70%. Poisoned baits have been used as a method of pest control

31 May, 2021 @ 15:00

Lead·Other News

Manhunt launched after dog KILLED by ‘poisoned’ food at popular dog beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca, with four other pets ill

Whilst police investigate who may be responsible, council workers are combing the area and the neighbouring beaches of Cobaticas and Playa Gachero for further traces

2 Sep, 2019 @ 16:24

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Environment·Lead

Man in Spain killed by Asian wasp as insects move towards Costa del Sol 40km each year

The wasps will conquer Spain from north to south, according to insect expert Marcos Negrete

5 Jun, 2019 @ 11:18

Lead·Nature

‘SHE DIED IN 15 MINUTES’: Expat’s puppy in Spain had ‘seizures’ after drinking at famous lake in 4th fatal dog poisoning in week

The Guardia Civil’s SEPRONA division are now taking water samples at the site and autopsies are set to be carried out later today

11 Mar, 2019 @ 17:54

Lead·Malaga

Europe’s first fire ants that make cats and dogs go blind found in Marbella and could take TWO YEARS to wipe out

The finding of the invasive creature, published in the journal Iberomyrmex, is thought to have been in part due to increased temperatures on the Costa del

26 Nov, 2018 @ 15:03

Environment·Health·Lead·Malaga·Nature

Marbella pensioner ‘poisoned neighbour’s chickens’ for interrupting his sleep

A SPANISH pensioner has been arrested for animal abuse after allegedly poisoning half a dozen chickens in Marbella. The 77-year-old is accused of using rodenticide

2 Jul, 2018 @ 20:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga